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Some Fathers Golf, Mine Painted Nudes:
What looked like the perfect marriage had a dark secret -
“All The Ways Our Dead Still Speak” by Caleb Wilde:
A sixth-generation funeral director reconciles his family’s past with his present -
“Soul With Me” by DePeche Mode:
Lead singer Martin Gore takes listeners on an upbeat journey to the other side
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Tag Archives: Dogs
How Long-Term Dog Ownership Benefits Cognitive Health
Owning a dog might reduce cognitive decline associated with dementia
Dog lovers rejoice! A recent study suggests that long-term dog ownership may slow down cognitive decline associated with dementia.
Dogs Comfort The Bereaved in Funeral Homes
Our four-legged friends can help to ease grief
Dogs have been known to comfort us in our greatest times of need. And now, funeral directors across the nation have begun to utilize our furry friends’ sympathetic nature. Therapy dogs have been commonplace in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice centers … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Bereavement, Canine, Comfort, Dogs, Funeral home, Funeral Homes, Goldendoodle, Grief, Lhasa Apso, Man's Best Friend
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“The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein
Garth Stein comments on the human condition through the eyes of man’s best friend
Understanding a person’s outlook on death seems easy enough. After all, here at SevenPonds, it is our priority to encourage discussions about the end of life. But have you ever wondered what goes through a dog’s mind when it faces death? … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Book Review, Communication, Death, Dogs, Enzo, Family, Garth Stein, Lending Insight, Loss, Loved One, The Art of Racing in the Rain
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