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“Joanne” by Lady Gaga Speaks to Generational Grief:
A heartfelt tribute to the pain of losing a loved one -
Hospice Nurse Breaks the Internet with the ‘Death Rattle’:
Julie McFadden is gaining steam online with an unlikely topic: the end of life -
Lessons From a Veterinarian: How to Know When It’s Time To Say Goodbye To Your Pet:
An interview with Dr. Dani McVety, veterinarian and founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and At-Home Euthanasia
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Tag Archives: Life and Death
“The Unity of Life and Death” by Otto Freundlich
Killed by the Germans in WWII, Jewish artist Freundlich left behind an oeuvre that transcends his unjust death
There’s a prevailing sense of warmth in Jewish artist Otto Freundlich’s The Unity of Life and Death (1936-38). Curved, colorful squares build on one another in the abstract oil painting, inspiring a sensation I can only compare to seeing holiday … Continue reading
Artist Bruce Nauman and The End-of-Life Electric
What does it mean to render life, death and humanity in neon?
In the late 1970s, Indiana native Bruce Nauman emerged as one of the key players in America’s contemporary art scene. Like many of his peers, Nauman’s art knew no fixed medium – he worked in print, sculpture, video and even … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Bruce Nauman, Contemporary Art, Electric, end-of-life, Hman Nature, Humanity, Indiana, Life and Death, Neon, Painting, Performance Art, United States
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The Newtown Connecticut Shooting Leaves the Nation Asking Questions
One Iowa casket maker donates caskets to the Connecticut shooting victims
The shooting this morning at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, has left a deep mark on our nation’s consciousness. In line with the string of such random outbreaks of senseless violence this summer, the Newton, Connecticut shooting will … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Connecticut shooting, gun violence, Life and Death, school violence
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