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“Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac: Christine McVie's open-ended song can celebrate both living and lost loved ones -
First the Wealth Gap, Now the U.S. Has a Growing Health Gap: Discover why the U.S. health gap is growing and how improving healthspan can enhance quality of life for Americans -
How to Comfort A Dying Loved One: End-of-life expert Dr. Marianne Matzo explains some simple ways to offer solace
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Tag Archives: San Francisco
“The Education Of A Coroner” by John Bateson
Part biography, part true-crime thriller, the new book details Ken Holmes' 36-year career with the Marin County Coroner's Office
“The Education Of A Coroner: Lessons In Investigating Death” by John Bateson tells the fascinating story of Ken Holmes’ career with the Marin County Coroner’s Office, where he worked for 36 years. He began his career there as a death … Continue reading
Eye of the Storm: Shawn Thornton Paints His Cancer
How an artist channeled a pineal gland tumor into stunning paintings
Philadelphia-based artist Shawn Thornton, now 40, suffered from a cancerous tumor of the pineal gland in his 20s. Later, he channeled the pain of that experience into creating paintings that speak both to contemporary and yonder periods of art. The works … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged 60s art, Art, Brain Cancer, Cancer, cancerous tumor, Dali, Death, Illness, Man Ray, Melatonin, Pineal gland, San Francisco, Shawn Thornton, terminal tumor, Third Eye
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What Is “You’re Going to Die”?
An interview with the movement's founder, Ned Buskirk, Part One
Ned Buskirk is a writer, creator, educator and producer who lives and works in San Francisco, California. His most recent and most ambitious project to date is You’re Going to Die, (YG2D) a creative movement that brings people together at … Continue reading
How Can Caregivers Support Patients Without Suffering Themselves? An Interview with Judy Long
A hospital chaplain discusses how to both protect and open our hearts to loved ones
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Judy Long, an educator and chaplain at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. In her role as a chaplain, she communicates with patients, families, caregivers, physicians and nurses to find the best possible care plan. Judy … Continue reading
What Kind of Life Do I Want to Live?
My reflections on the photography exhibition “Right, Before I Die”
Last night I attended a lovely photography exhibition that got me thinking not only about what it’s like to confront death, but also about what kind of life I want to live right now – at this exact moment in … Continue reading
How Can Non-Medical Home Care Keep Your Loved One Safe and Comfortable? An Interview with Bridget Waller, Part One
An alternative to professional nursing care for people at the end of life
Today SevenPonds is speaking with Bridget Waller, R.N. the founder and owner of Hillendale Home Care, located in Walnut Creek, California. In this first part of a two-part interview, Bridget discusses non-medical home care as an option for patients with … Continue reading
