-
No One Dies Alone
Since November 2001, the No One Dies Alone program has offered companionship for dying patients who no longer have friends or family nearby to comfort them at the end-of-life. The program originated in Eugene, Oregon. After ICU nurse Sandra Clarke witnessed a patient dying alone, unable to accompany him due to her responsibilities to her…
/
-
Real Housewives of Atlanta Season Première
SPOILER ALERT We all need to zone out now and again to give our brains a rest by indulging on some sort of mind candy. Since my day begins early in the morning and ends late each night with SevenPonds, I too long for this respite sometimes. I confess: My mind candy is watching Bravo’s…
/
-
“A Small, Good Thing” by Raymond Carver
Raymond Carver’s short story helps us remember the power of forgivenessIn last week’s column I wrote about Lorrie Moore, and this week, I’ve chosen another very talented short story writer: Raymond Carver. Carver is a minimalist writer, his style comparable to the economy of words Ernest Hemingway is known for. Carver was a heavy drinker, another thing he has in common with Hemingway, and many…
/
-
The End-of-Life with High Design
In 2009, the Danish funeral directing firm Tommerup Kister teamed up with world-renowned design company Jacob Jensen Design with the idea of bringing cutting-edge Scandinavian design into the end-of-life experience. For the company’s centennial in 2010, the team launched a unique line of universal, timeless coffins and urns called the Diamant Series. The design of…
/
-
Andy Rooney, 1919-2011
After only a month of retirement, Any Rooney has passed away at the age of 92 due to complications following a minor surgery. For anyone who was a fan of his work in journalism or his weekly segment on “60 Minutes,” this is a significant loss. With his dry wit and adorable crankiness, he brought…
/
-
An Interview with Dr. Nader Shabahangi
Nader Shabahangi, Ph.D., is a licensed psychotherapist based in the Bay Area. Through his work at the AgeSong Institute and its elder communities, he has become an advocate for elders and for programs that provide more comprehensive elder care. His work also focuses on reevaluating societal attitudes towards aging. I spoke with Dr. Shabahangi about…
/
-
“Mad Men” created by Matthew Weiner
A TV drama that explores identity, ambition, and the search for meaning beneath curated lives and hidden regretSpoiler alert! With beautiful men and glamorous women, high-stakes narrative twists and thousands of bottomless martinis, it’s safe to say Mad Men might be the greatest show ever to air on television, but not for the reasons you might think. For all the sex appeal and nostalgia, it’s the more reflective side that strikes me…
/
-
San Francisco Celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Today marks the second day of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos. With one of the richest Latino populations in the country, our community is lucky to be able to share in this celebration of life and memorial to those we’ve lost. This traditional Mexican holiday is enthusiastically celebrated all throughout the Bay Area,…
/
Want an Easier Way to Plan a Memorial Event? Get our FREE guide
“7 Ways to Create an Amazing Celebration of Life”
