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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition: Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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When Pretense Is All That’s Left
For some people who are seriously ill, keeping up appearances is more important than support
Some time ago, a friend told me about an acquaintance whom she hadn’t seen for a long time. The acquaintance had a long history of health challenges, but as far as my friend knew, she was doing well. Then the … Continue reading
What Is An End-of-Life Planner?
An interview with Alua Arthur, Los Angeles based end-of-life planner, Part Two
Today SevenPonds speaks with Alua Arthur. Alua is an end-of-life planner who founded Going with Grace to provide consulting services for those facing death and for their families. She is a former lawyer and a trained death midwife whose mission is … Continue reading
“My Father’s Arms Are a Boat” by Stein Erik Lunde
A children's book about grief and loss
Stein Erik Lunde’s “My Father’s Arms Are A Boat” is a Norwegian picture book that tells the story of a young boy and his father trying to make sense out of the grief that has rocked them since the … Continue reading
What Is an End-of-Life Planner?
An interview with Alua Arthur, Los Angeles based end-of-life planner, Part One
Today Sevenponds speaks with Alua Arthur. Alua is an end-of-life planner who founded Going with Grace to provide consulting services for those facing death and for their families. She is a former lawyer and a trained death midwife whose mission is … Continue reading
“Doris Salcedo: The Materiality of Mourning” Reflects on Grief and Loss
Colombian artist Doris Salcedo uses everyday materials to communicate the incommunicable lessons of mourning
Earlier this year, Harvard Art Museum featured an exhibit called “Doris Salcedo: The Materiality of Mourning” featuring works by renowned Bogota-based, Colombian artist Doris Salcedo. Salcedo is known for her sculptures and installations that address and respond to the political violence … Continue reading
