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What Are Hospice Services? (Interview)
An insider’s view and facts about hospice services that you might not knowAmy Tucci is the President and CEO of Hospice Foundation of America, headquartered in Washington D.C . She oversees organizational programming, manages and raises funds for the hospice services organization. Before arriving at Hospice Foundation of America, Amy was a former journalist and communications professional who worked for a long-term care and hospice provider. Through her past and current…
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In Remembrance of 9/11: The Bead Quilt
A collaborative art piece cherishes loved ones lost on September 11thToday marks the 12th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The anniversary is, of course, a somber day of remembrance for so many across the country. Yet, it has also brought Americans closer together in memoriam of the loved ones lost, resulting in an inspiring sense of solidarity in the wake of tragedy. Take…
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“Teen Angel”
A classic, heart breaking song about the death of a teenThe sweet song “Teen Angel” hit number one in the charts back in 1960. Written by Jean Dinning and performed by both her husband and her brother, Mark Dinning, the slow melody sings of the sweetness and tragic death of a 16 year old girl. The death occurs while the girl is out for a…
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Eat Pizza in San Francisco While Helping Children Who Have Experienced a Death
The grass-roots organization Josie’s Place raises funds for children grieving the death of a parent, sibling, close relative or friendBe sure to mark your calendars, San Francisco readers! There’s an exciting (and tasty) event approaching. Come nibble on pizza at Patxi’s Inner Sunset location on Wednesday, October 9th, for a good cause: the grass-roots organization Josie’s Place will receive a portion of all sales from the Inner Sunset location for the entire day (11:00am-10:00pm). Enjoy some pizza at…
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Giving a Talk at Toastmasters Seems so Benign
But taking about death can be a seriously touchy trigger to those who suffer from post traumatic stress disorderRecently, I found myself in the position of being in the line of fire to suffer the residual effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I had delivered my public talk “Changing the Last Taboo – Death” to my San Francisco Toastmasters group. My presentation discusses the four reasons why I think the Boomers are opening…
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An Ongoing Memorial Celebration
The parents of Josh, who died in a car accident in Vietnam, continue to heal though their artAs I reviewed the photos I present below, my hair to stood up on my arms and chills were sent down my back – such undying love. A true oxymoron for two people who continue to use art as their expression of love. We have written a number of posts in the past about Jane…
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What is Guided Imagery? (Interview)
Leslie Davenport helps those grieving the loss of a loved one heal through guided imagery programsToday, SevenPonds speaks with Leslie Davenport. With extensive experience as a modern dancer and psychotherapist, Leslie has combined her passion for the mind-body connection to create guided imagery programs. When explored as a tool for healing, she has found that guided imagery can play a crucial role in helping clients, particularly those who are grieving the…
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“Birds of America”
Lorrie Moore’s stories deal artfully with illness and mortality in young childrenLorrie Moore has made an appearance on this blog before for a reason. Her simple, incisive writing and her tragically everyday characters make for some very affecting pieces on life, death and sickness. Moore’s 1998 collection of short stories is no different. Named Birds of America because every story, however tangentially, contains some reference to a bird,…
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