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“Mother to Son”
Examining the advice in Langston Hughes’s “Mother to Son”This week, I’m taking a look at “Mother to Son,” by Langston Hughes. I love the poem’s message, which is about not giving up, even though life is hard. The […]
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Pablo Picasso’s Blue Period
His friend’s committing suicide prompted the artist to begin this notorious phasePablo Picasso is known for the fluidity of his work. He frequently went through artistic phases (Cubism being the most notable) that dictated the style and subject matter of his […]
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How to Scatter Cremation Ashes at Sea (Interview)
The owner of a popular San Francisco ash scattering at sea service discusses his businessDave Gallegioni is the Captain of the Dolce Vita 3, and the owner of the San Francisco based, family-owned and operated SF Bay Boat Memorials, which charters out to families […]
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“Healing After Loss”
A book for sorting your way through grief a little at a time, day by dayAs we approach the holidays, it can be both a joyful and a sorrowful time for those who have lost loved ones. For a season that cherishes time spent with […]
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“People are never ‘dying’. They live and then they die. And dying is in a moment.”
-Mike DeStefanoThe comedian shared this advice from a social worker in his appearance with The Moth storytelling organization to tell “Franny’s Last Ride,” the story of the loss of his wife. […]
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The Xingu Indian Kuarap Festival Celebrates Death with Life
Among the surviving Xingu Native American Amazon tribes, a days-long ceremony commemorates death, life and youthWhile we revelers in the U.S. fan out to solicit candy and purchase alcoholic beverages, celebrating a holiday whose commercialism has almost become a parody of itself, perhaps we would […]
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It’s All Hallows’ Eve
SevenPonds wishes you a happy halloween!It’s Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Eve, the day of the festival to celebrate the dead. We wish everyone a fun, spooky Halloween!
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Will Student Loan Debt Haunt Your Family After Your Death?
One mourning family wants to ensure that it won’tThroughout our work and research at SevenPonds, we stumble upon a number of issues surrounding the end-of-life that many people probably don’t think about day to day. After nearly two […]
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“Why Does Someone Have to Die”
A haunting orchestral work by a modern classical masterIn Philip Glass’ typically haunting style, “Why Does Someone Have to Die,” written for the blockbuster motion picture The Hours, the rich orchestration and full, almost narrative shape, fits perfectly with […]
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