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“21st Century Bunny” Series Speaks Eloquently to a Culture of Violence
Artist Justin Novak uses ceramic sculptures to expose the ethos of fearUsing ceramic bunnies to make a statement about global violence might seem like an odd concept. But that’s exactly what artist Justin Novak does with his series “21st Century Bunny” — a collection of hypervigilant, one-eyed, gun-toting ceramic rabbits that Novak created in Denmark and Finland between 2006 and 2008. Depicting what he calls the…
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Our Weekly Tip: Draft Your Legal Will With a Will Kit
Legal will templates can save you time and attorney feesOur Tip of the Week: Lawyers often charge by the hour, which is an excellent investment to ensure that your Last Will and Testament is legal in the state where you currently reside. However, if you are not familiar with what a legal will entails, the fees can be even more costly. You can save…
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What Is Senior-friendly Technology And How Is It Beneficial For Older Adults? (Interview)
The research director at a company that builds computers for seniors explains the technologyToday 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 accessible and enjoyable for older adults. Juliet explains how access to technology can engage and empower…
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“The Radiance Sutras”
New translation of ancient yogic text contains universal meditations for deep livingThe Vijnana Bhairava Tantra — recently translated by Lorin Roche, Ph.D. as “The Radiance Sutras: 112 Gateways to the Yoga of Wonder and Delight,” has no known date of origin or author, though it originates from the land we know today as India. This text is one of the earliest “tantras,” or written sources for the practice…
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“Ode to Billie Joe”
Song explores disenfranchised grief“Ode to Billie Joe,” written and performed by Bobbie Gentry, was released in 1967. It received several Grammy nominations, and quickly rose to the top of the charts. The song is soulful and emotionally complex. The narrator, a young woman who spent her morning chopping cotton, comes into the house for dinner. As she serves…
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AMA Votes to Eliminate Pain as the Fifth Vital Sign
Physician group says patient perception of pain is “too subjective” to be reliableIn a move that was unsurprising to those who have been following the “opioid epidemic” in the United States, the American Medical Association declared in June that it was rescinding its recommendation that pain be assessed as the “fifth vital sign.” Coming on the heels of the latest pain management guidelines released by the U.S.…
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“The Laughing Heart”
Simple acknowledgment of mortality inspires deep clear livingAmerican poet Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) is well-known in the literary world as an irreverent, tell-it-like-it-is kind of writer who spoke his truth — his whole truth — even when it was overtly opinionated, and especially when it would offend the sensibilities of his time. Bukowski is less known for his tender side, hard-won by a…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as an ongoing celebration of loveIt’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered Madalene Rodriguez and fell “instantly, dizzyingly in love with her.” The couple’s first meeting was…
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