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‘In Abstentia’
A sister’s reaction to the absence and presence of her brother in the belongings he left behindAfter the sudden and tragic death of their son, Joshua’s family turned their grief into a myriad of creative endeavors. Josh’s father Jimmy created a film for those recently bereaved and a book of photographs, writings and poetry to express his life after the tragedy. Most recently, Josh’s little sister Rosa created the photographic display…
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What are some advice for cancer patients? (Interview)
How doctors can make a killing keeping end-of-life patients “alive”This is an interview with an oncologist at a leading cancer treatment center in Tucson, Arizona. We will call him Doctor C. Aurora: What question do you most often receive as an oncologist? Dr. C: “How do you stand it?” Which is a very hard question to answer, surprisingly. I don’t really know the answer.…
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Harry: “And I’m gonna be 40!” Sally: “When?” Harry: “Someday!”
From ‘When Harry Met Sally’, written by Nora EphronIn honor of the recently-passed writer, director, and actress, we recommend a weekend marathon of our favorite Nora Ephron films, stories to tug at your hearstrings and leave you with a satisfied smile.
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“Notes for a Story of a Man who Will Not Die Alone,” by Dave Eggers
Eggers’ short story is an imagining of how one man flouts tradition and makes his death into a grand partyDave Eggers is something of a San Francisco hometown hero, if literary figures can be heroes. His novels, including A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, are well-known and critically-acclaimed. He founded McSweeney’s, a publishing house with a respected quarterly literary journal. And he cofounded 826 Valencia, a nonprofit organization helping underserved youth to develop their…
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Nora Ephron Dies of Leukemia at 71
Sad loss of a funny and talented woman and pioneering feministI just heard Ms. Ephron passed away. I’ve always been such a great admirer of Nora’s. Being that we are gunning to launch our full website here at SevenPonds, I will offer some of my favorite quotes of hers in lieu of an obit: “I don’t think any day is worth living without thinking about…
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Children’s Grief Support
Partners In Care help children and families express grief through art and therapyFor over 20 years, central Oregon residents have been going to Partners In Care for healthcare support for everything from physical therapy to bereavement support. The agency offers a unique healthcare experience with a focus on relationships, encouraging patients to work collaboratively with the health care workers to make care and end-of-life decisions. Partners In…
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“Macbeth” by Shakespeare
Examining the meaning of life in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”One of my favorite Shakespeare plays is Macbeth, and what’s stuck with me the most over the years is the title character’s soliloquy about life, in the play’s final act. The eloquent passage is cynical, but it makes an interesting point about death: To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,Creeps in this petty pace from day to…
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“Come Play One More Day” by Angela Rose
Sculpture garden offers a space for families to grieve the loss of a childArtist and mother Angela Rose has drawn from her private grief to create a public sanctuary for others who have endured the loss of a child. She spent a year contemplating the lives of nine children whose family members and friends entrusted her with their memories. The result is “Come Play One More Day”, a…
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