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A Doctor Speaks of Checking Facebook to Gain Compassion
Dr. Louis Profeta checks Facebook to learn about the people who died in his careOn October 24, 2018, Dr. Louis Profeta, an Emergency Room physician at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, wrote a post on Linked In. That post was picked up by major news outlets both in the United States and in Britain and presented as a news item. Why? Because immense compassion is worthy of attention. Delivering…
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“Courage”
A poem that examines and celebrates the myriad ways that humans show courageAnne Sexton was a prolific, multiple-award-winning poet, who first began writing as a form of therapeutic release as she struggled with depression. As such, her writing includes some intensely personal, confessional works as well as symbolic themes that delve into the difficult topics of fear, death, and, as with this poem — courage. In “Courage,”…
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“The Frieze of Life” by Edvard Munch
The late 19th-century artist’s collection portrays life, love, heartbreak and deathEdvard Munch (December 12, 1863 – January 23, 1944) was one of the most influential European artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Norway, he began his career as part of the Kristiania Bohème and was mentored by Norweigan artist Christian Krohg. Later, he traveled to Paris, where he was influenced…
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How Can a Fiduciary Assist Consumers? (Interview)
An interview with licensed fiduciary Iris Hecker, Part TwoIris Hecker is the California Licensed Professional Fiduciary at Hecker Fiduciary in Redwood City, California. She is also an Enrolled Agent with over 25 years of experience in that field. Many people are not aware of what a fiduciary is. SevenPonds spoke with Iris to find out about the profession and the numerous ways they can be a beneficial…
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Retired NPR Host Diane Rehm Continues Her Fight for Physician-Assisted Death
Her testimony could help Maryland become the eighth state to allow the terminally ill to end their lives with a doctor’s helpSince Diane Rehm’s husband suffered an agonizingly drawn-out death in 2014, she has continued to be an outspoken proponent of an individual’s right to choose when and how to exit this life. Just two weeks ago, the popular NPR Washington D.C. host, now retired, testified in favor of an assisted death bill in Maryland. Her…
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“The Best of Us”
A brutally honest memoir of love and loss“How do two people get through the day when one of them has a tumor inside his abdomen that may be killing him, and the other is simply consumed with grief?” This is the question that Joyce Maynard asks — and answers — in her 2017 memoir “The Best of Us.” Powerful. Painful. Brutally honest,…
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Our Monthly Tip: Have Guests Decorate the Coffin with Personal Messages
Handwritten goodbyes are a great way to turn a memorial service into a celebration no one will soon forgetOur Tip of the Month There’s something incredibly intimate and special about handwritten messages, and ones at funeral services are no different. Having family and friends write personal memories and goodbye messages on the coffin of the person who has died is a great way to ensure the memorial service is a celebration of life…
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New York Allows Pet Burials in Human Cemeteries
More states are considering the optionLaying a beloved pet to rest can be as agonizing as saying goodbye to a family member. Now, in New York, pet owners have the option of sharing their family gravesite with their BFF — Best Fur-pal Forever. Since SevenPonds last reported on pet burials five years ago, the nationwide prohibition of burying a pet in a human…
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