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The Lifespan of a Poem: “And Death Shall Have No Dominion”
How a poem by Dylan Thomas inspired Welsh artist Ceri RichardsIt’s a lucky thing when the work of one great artist can directly inspire another — new conversation is born and both pieces are given an inch more of artistic immortality. UK painter Ceri Richards’ (1903-1971) interpretation of Dylan Thomas’ 1933 poem, “And Death Shall Have No Dominion,” is a prime example of this. The…
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How Can Your Family Resell a Cemetery Plot? (Interview)
Cemetery property broker Allan Hutty tells us about the cemetery industry and how we can plan aheadToday, SevenPonds speaks with Allan Hutty, a Broker Associate (licensed “Cemetery Salesperson”) and Regional Manager at Cemetery Property Resales, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. His cemetery experience includes serving as Family Service Manager for Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park in San Mateo, CA. Allan knows the ins and outs of the cemetery industry, and is…
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“Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story“
A mother’s touching memoir is a tribute to her daughter who had so much life left in her when it was unexpectedly cut short by cancerMany people think of Carol Burnett as a lively and beloved comedian and entertainer best known for her long-running variety show, “The Carol Burnett Show.” Few, however, know the intimate and intricate bond that she shared with her firstborn daughter, Carrie Hamilton. Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story introduces readers to Carrie through Carol…
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George Carlin Gives Us Some Straight Talk on Death
Hilarious comedian confronts the many cliches surrounding the end of lifeMore from “Laughter is Medicine”: Planning Ahead How to Communicate with a Friend from Beyond the Grave “Mrs. Brown’s Misunderstanding”
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Qingming: A Chinese Death Tradition
Have Chinese traditions on death, family and the afterlife changed since the Tang dynasty?Qingming, or Tomb Sweeping Day, occurs every spring in China. The sacred day has been a call to action for Chinese families since the Tang Dynasty, encouraging them to tend to their ancestors’ graves. Today, Qingming can be observed with a degree of flexibility and creativity – but that wasn’t always the case. When Emperor…
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Comedian Seth Rogen’s Hilarious and Poignant Speech on Alzheimer’s Disease
The star from Pineapple Express delivers the opening statement before a Senate hearing on Alzheimer’s researchMost people—more likely the younger generations—know Seth Rogen from his token role as a hilarious, pot-smoking man-child in films such as Knocked Up (2007) and Pineapple Express (2008). But there’s much more to a man who excels in what he himself calls “genitalia-driven comedy.” The inveterate jokester also happens to be an influential spokesperson and philanthropist…
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“At the Funeral”
Mark Twain offers us some lighthearted guidance on how to act at a funeral in his 1881 essay “At The Funeral”For some, death has a unique way of not only modifying your perspective of a person but also altering your understanding of your own relationship with him or her. You may find that suddenly, after passing, an acquaintance has become a close friend, or that, against all odds, a frustrating colleague has transformed into a…
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