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”Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying” by Joyce C. Mills

Amanda the squirrel and Little Tree learn a hard lesson when their beloved friend Gentle Willow falls ill

“Gentle Willow: A Story For Children About Dying” is a beautifully conceived little book written for children dealing with terminal illness. There are a number of wonderful books out there to help explain the dying process to children. But “Gentle Willow” … Continue reading

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“Der Tod und das Mädchen” by Franz Schubert

Death comforts a young maiden

“Der Tod und das Mädchen” (Death and the Maiden) is a gorgeous “lied” composed by Franz Schubert in 1817. The word “lied” is a German term originally used to describe the fusion of poetry and music, or more specifically the practice of … Continue reading

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“I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief…For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”

- Wendell Berry
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“A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.”

- Robert Frost
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What Is Senior-friendly Technology And How Is It Beneficial For Older Adults? An Interview With Juliet Kerlin

The research director at a company that builds computers for seniors explains the technology

Today SevenPonds speaks with Juliet Kerlin, research director at It’s Never 2 Late (IN2L), a Colorado-based company that builds senior-friendly computers for use in assisted living facilities and skilled nursing homes.  In2L is dedicated to making computers and adaptive technology … Continue reading

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“Love Is A Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time” by Rob Sheffield

A music journalist's tribute to his late wife and alt music of the 90s

  “Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time” is music journalist Rob Sheffield’s tribute to music, love and his wife, a punk rocker from Appalachia named Renee Crist, who died suddenly from a pulmonary … Continue reading

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