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Washington Introduces the Long-Term Care Trust Act
Rep. Laurie Jinkins proposed the bill, which is already approved by the HouseIn American history, the pioneers moved from the East Coast to the West. In modern times, however, the West Coast often leads the country in innovation. Right now, Washington State is pioneering a financial plan that may move eastward and affect us all in years to come. Laurie Jinkins, a Democratic representative from Tacoma, Washington,…
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“With the End in Mind” by Kathryn Mannix
A doctor’s collection of end-of-life stories manifests the gift of palliative care“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” has been a perennial New York Times bestseller for the past 25 years, educating parents-to-be about pregnancy and birth. But no widely read book has yet to prepare us for what to expect when we are dying. Kathryn Mannix’s 2018 book “With the End in Mind” attempts to fill that void.…
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Dakota Johnson Graduates From High School Days Before His Death
School-county officials brought the graduation ceremony to the student’s hospital roomDakota Johnson had always dreamed of graduating from high school. Johnson suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy for most of his life, so graduation was never a certainty. Fortunately, the high school senior was able to complete all of his schoolwork and officially graduated on April 24, just two days before he died. The Tennessee teen…
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“If I Die Young”
A young country band sings about deathThe first time I heard the song, “If I Die Young” I was struck by the upbeat melody and the lilting vocals of lead singer Kimberly Perry. I was driving my car at the time, so I just caught a few of the lyrics. But I found what little I heard intriguing because it seemed…
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“Ama Tu Ritmo/Love Your Rhythm”
A fantastically musical poem by Rubén Darío that highlights his Pythagorean belief in the essential unity of all lifeRubén Darío (aka Félix Rubén García Sarmiento) was a Nicaraguan poet, journalist and diplomat during the late 1800s and early 1900s, known for being the leader of the Modernismo movement. His works had a great influence in the Spanish literature of the 20th century, and he is known for being heavily innovative with his use…
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Toyo Ito’s Meiso No Mori Funeral Hall
Japanese architect Toyo Ito’s beautiful crematorium provides a place for quiet reflectionJapanese architect Toyo Ito, known for his conceptual architecture, designed the Meiso No Mori (Forest of Meditation) Crematorium in a garden cemetery in Kakamigahara, a town with a population of 150,000 in the Gifu Prefecture of Japan. Completed in 2006, Meiso No Mori is nestled between forested hills to the south and a small lake to…
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How Can Art Serve Dementia-Inclusive Communities? (Interview)
An interview with Sadie Harmon, a dementia-inclusive communities director who uses art as a means of communication, Part TwoWelcome back to Part Two of SevenPond’s interview with Sadie Harmon. Sadie creates new ways to use art to communicate with and carry out the wishes of people with dementia who are living at home and active in their communities. Last August she joined Elder Care Alliance, a network of five senior living communities in California’s Bay Area. Programs…
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Washington Legalizes Two Novel Methods of Final Disposition
New legislation allows the use of “natural organic reduction” and alkaline hydrolysisThe State of Washington has just authorized historic legislation that will legalize two new methods of final disposition in the state. Now awaiting the signature of Gov. Jay Inslee, the measure will allow “natural organic reduction” (formerly known as “recomposition”) and alkaline hydrolysis of human remains. Passage of the measure is a big win for…
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“Departing: Death and the Art of Dying” by Miko Nincic
The documentary is a primer for anyone interested in the topics of death and dyingAnyone who follows us at SevenPonds knows that ideas, conversations and beliefs about death and dying are multi-faceted. There’s so much to discuss regarding the wide range of topics. Sometimes it helps to have a primer for most of those issues in one place. “Departing: Death and the Art of Dying” is a straightforward, introductory…
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