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  • “Yesterday”Atmosphere gives us a poignant reflection on loss, regret and grief

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    Aaron Weaver

    “Yesterday”
    Atmosphere gives us a poignant reflection on loss, regret and grief

  • Our Weekly Tip: A Cherish Ornament
    You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to create an ornament that can express your bereavement this season

    Our Tip of the Week: For those wanting to express  bereavement from the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time to get through. Creating an ornament that can help you cherish and visualize your love for someone can be a comforting activity. How-to Suggestion: You can buy clear empty ornaments at…

    Mary Frances Knapp

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  • “Famous Last Words”What better time of the year to bring insightful quotes or laughter to the bedside of the dying

    “Famous Last Words”
    What better time of the year to bring insightful quotes or laughter to the bedside of the dying

    As we near the end of the year preparing our final New Year’s farewells, what better time to review Famous Last Words; Fond Farewells, Deathbed Diatribes and Exclamations Upon Expirations compiled by Ray Robinson, a collection of final farewells from the bed of the dying. A precious itty bitty hardcover book, I have had a copy…

    Suzette Sherman

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  • Adventurous Wilson Mizner is reported to have said to a priest just before he died:
    “Why should I talk to you? I’ve just been talking to your boss.”

    Mary Frances Knapp

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  • Traditional Czech Christmas Dinner Customs and Superstitions Surrounding DeathAn exploration into some of the Czech Republic's Christmas dinner customs and superstitions surrounding death

    Traditional Czech Christmas Dinner Customs and Superstitions Surrounding Death
    An exploration into some of the Czech Republic’s Christmas dinner customs and superstitions surrounding death

    Christmastime is a time for families to enjoy each other’s company, usually over meals. For those in the Czech Republic, December 24th is the day for their traditional Christmas dinner. Nowadays, however, many of the customs and superstitions are not practiced as often as they used to be. This is most likely because it would be…

    Zoë Byrne

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  • On Serial and Society’s Fascination with True Crime Stories
    What this podcast reveals about our obsession with murder mysteries

    Before television screens were a staple in every home, people huddled next to the radio to hear the latest entertainment. These old time radio shows thrived on our curiosity about mysteries, especially if they were of the murderous variety. Serial is a modern-day version of this classic genre. The difference is: this story is real.…

    Marissa Abruzzini

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  • “Mama Liked the Roses”A loving song mourning the loss of a beloved mother and appreciating all that she did in life for her son

    “Mama Liked the Roses”
    A loving song mourning the loss of a beloved mother and appreciating all that she did in life for her son

    When it comes to memorial music, it seems that The King is still one of the best around at crooning out heart-wrenching ballads that reach out and grab the soul. In his 1969 song, “Mama Liked the Roses,” Elvis’ gospel roots shine clear as he sings in remembrance of his mother, Gladys Love Presley, who…

    Kimberly Lane

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  • Happy Hanukkah!
    And a most beautiful Festival of Lights!

    Suzette Sherman

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  • “For Weeks After the Funeral” by Andrea Hollander Budy
    Andrea Hollander Budy’s “For Weeks After the Funeral” demonstrates how acute grief can easily turn into complicated grief the longer things are left unsaid or unacknowledged

    When you lose someone beloved to you, the earth can feel like it shatters into a million shards of glass, while time and life also stands frozen. Grief crashes over you like choppy waves. One minute, you feel like your life will eventually get back on track even though your heart will always miss your…

    Zoë Byrne

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  • Monday Hearts for Madalene
    Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love

    Happy Hanukkah! It’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…

    Zoë Byrne

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