Tag Archives: Mortality

Mortality in Your Hands: “The Pocket Size Tlingit Coffin” by Gérard Titus-Carmel

What if you could carry your mortality in your pocket? Gérard Titus-Carmel's powerful reflection on life and death
Posted on June 28, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It took Gérard Titus-Carmel (1942-present) over a year to finish his work, The Pocket Size Tlingit Coffin. Completed in July of 1976, Coffin is made up of 127 drawings (and one physical model) of various sizes and techniques of the … Continue reading →

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“The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages” by Leo Buscaglia, PhD

A story that helps children understand death as a dignified, even joyful passing
Posted on May 22, 2015 by Katie Lewin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When it comes to story time with your little one, death is maybe the last thing you want to read about (other than Eloise’s adventures at the Plaza for the hundredth time!). You know it’s an important topic to introduce, … Continue reading →

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Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

A practicing surgeon contemplates mortality by examining the experiences of his elders and their caregivers
Posted on November 21, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The concept of death is a compelling subject to dwell on. As we grow and mature, it becomes ingrained in us that, while a life may be the longest thing we will ever experience, the experience itself is shorter than … Continue reading →

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“Dreams Old Men Dream” by the Cold War Kids

Cold War Kids on aging, memory, love, loss and dreams
Posted on March 11, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Through what kaleidoscope of memory does an aging mind perceive the world? Does each change of light conjure some long lost scene? In the lyrics to “Dreams Old Men Dream” by Cold War Kids, a day spent digging hands in the … Continue reading →

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 “Family Tree” Design Integrates SMS Technology with Urns

Designboom winners Loucas Papntoniou and Asta Sadauskaite digitilize death with their new take on the family tree
Posted on September 1, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

SevenPonds recently highlighted the “Design for Death” competition by Designboom, which featured many innovative end-of-life creations — winners ranged from a biodegradable coffin to a device by Studio PSK that can “turn a loved one into rain” after their passing. … Continue reading →

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