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Saying Goodbye to Actor Peter O’Toole
The “Lawrence of Arabia” actor passes away in London at the age of 81It’s with a heavy heart that we say farewell to actor Peter O’Toole, who passed away yesterday at the age of 81. The beloved Irish/English actor was famous for his roles in films that have become indispensable to the world of cinema, such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Lion in winter (1968) and Goodbye…
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Reality of Grief and Loss
Haunting photography symbolizes the loss of reality over the death of someone lovedThrough her photography, Ellen Jantzen investigates the experiences of grief and loss. In photographs of her husband situated in various settings, she blurs out her husband’s image, leaving an empty presence on which the viewer projects his or her own personal experience. Ellen Jantzen’s images reflect all faces of grief and loss, not just those that are…
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Dealing with Death During the Holidays (Interview)
The holidays can be hard — a hospice care professional offers advice on coping with death in the midst of social pressuresBrad Leary is Director of Social Services and Counseling at Hospice of the Valley, a San Jose facility that, according to its website, “affirm[s] dignity and hope for those facing serious illness by providing comfort through compassionate palliative, hospice and grief care.” He spoke with us about the challenges in grieving during the holidays,…
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Join the SevenTwoOne Movement and Have the Most Important Dinner Party of Your Life
Make one of your New Year’s resolutions to discuss your loved ones wishes for end of lifeThe Conversation Project and Let’s Have Dinner and Talk about Death are joining together to launch a nationwide event, Seven Days, Two Organizations and One Conversation (#SevenTwoOne), to spur Americans into throwing the most important dinner party they’ll ever have. Make this one of your New Year’s resolutions! How we want to die – the…
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“Too Soon To Say Goodbye”
Author Art Buchwald tells of his failing health, his decision to forgo dialysis after his kidneys fail and his acceptance his inevitable deathIn his final opus, “Too Soon To Say Goodbye,” political/social/celebrity writer and humorist Art Buchwald tells of his failing health, his decision to forgo dialysis after his kidneys fail and his acceptance his inevitable death. He checks into a Washington, D.C. hospice to live out his final days, holding court with his pals, including Ethel Kennedy, John Glenn,…
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Unlucky Number Thirteen
A look at the history behind why thirteen is considered an unlucky number in Western cultureFriday the 13th is upon us once again. What better way to celebrate the unluckiest day of the year than by looking at why the number 13 so concerns those of us from the Western world? In fact, the origin of 13 as an unlucky number is just as ancient and murky as our understanding of why Friday the…
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He did What? Barack Obama’s Funeral Selfie
A recent image has us wondering: did Obama really take a selfie at the funeral of Nelson Mandela?Last Thursday, we said a bittersweet farewell to anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. The South African leader’s funeral was packed to the brim with admirers and friends from all corners of the globe, including our own President Obama. And as a self-proclaimed man of Hope, it was only fitting for Obama to say a few words…
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A Love That Transcends Death : The Letters of Eung-tae
Archeologists discover ancient love letters in a tomb in South KoreaWe cherish the death-fated love stories of Romeo & Juliet and Tristan and Isolde — but what about the story of Eung-tae and his beloved, to this day nameless wife? About a decade ago, a 16th century mummy was uncovered in South Korea that opened the world up to an entirely new, unforgettable love story. The…
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Reflecting On The Year Past
Here comes the tsunami to kick open the conversation on deathAs 2013 wraps up, I reflect on the changes that took place this past year to alter our national perspective on death. Since death is still a taboo topic, the truth is that we are only at the beginning of kick-starting this topic open for discussion. We have a long road ahead of us, but…
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