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Tag Archives: Death
Malaysia Airlines: Remembering the Flight MH17 Victims
How can we tackle the grief of a second Malyasia Airlines crash? A New York Times article suggests we get to know the flight's passengers
In the wake of a tragedy like Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, the public’s reaction wavers between points of grief and denial, depression and anger, and endless other frustrating couplets on the grieving spectrum. It was pretty horrific to read the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christopher Black, Death, Flight 17, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysian Flight, Nick Norris, Shuba Jaya
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SFMOMA and Pauletta Chanco’s “Living on Shifting Sands”
Two new SFMOMA exhibits on the possibility of light as a medium for discussing life, death and terminal illness
SFMOMA opened two sister exhibits last night — How the Light Gets In: Bay Area Photo and Pauletta Chanco: Living on Shifting Sands. While the shows vary in their subject matter and medium, both touch on the importance of … Continue reading
Estate Planning: Tips for Every Age
Young or old, parent or grandparent, you can learn the ropes of estate planning at any age
3 Tips for Estate Planning at Every Age: 1) As a Grandparent: Reflect without Fear Are you content with your plans? Do you feel you’ve properly communicated with your loved ones? This is your time to reflect. Consider final questions … Continue reading
Fearing the Return of the Dead in Romani Burial Traditions
Romani funeral traditions are heavily influenced by beliefs in the supernatural
Romani funeral traditions are characterized by abundance. Enormous, full of relatives, public mourning and solemn ritual, their burial rites amount to a massive procession taken very seriously by everyone involved. Their zeal may arise from a widespread belief in the … Continue reading
Don’t Sweat It: Why Does Stress Cause Heart Attacks?
Scientists find link between chronic stress, white blood cells and death by heart attack
Constant stress can sour a person’s life in many respects: their disposition, sense of fulfillment and health all take a turn for the worse. But what’s the explanation of the relationship between stress and the time of our death? There’s … Continue reading
Somebody That I’ll Never Know: A Tribute to Organ Donors
Australian Brooke Huuskes's Gotye parody shows the heartfelt intensity of the organ transplant experience on the donation and receiving end
In 2011, Australian pop artist Gotye released his single, “Somebody That I Used to Know.” The song became the anthem of the year, reaping countless parody songs. Among the sea of covers, one song stood out in particular: fellow Australian … Continue reading
