“Sam Stone” by John Prine - A memorial song vividly depicts life after war...
John Prine has dedicated most of his life to creating and sharing emotional and narrative-driven music. He is acclaimed as a songwriter and his versatility in subject matter ranges from immensely...
View ArticleAn Enduring Image of Death: Christ on the Cross - Why Jesus Christ on the...
Arguably the single most recognizable image of a death is that of Christ on the cross. The range of ways in which Christ’s death has been depicted is vast; styles vary from realistic and literal to...
View ArticleThe Queen and King of the Greek Underworld - A look at Persephone, Hades and...
The Greek underworld, a land tucked inside the earth, is a kingdom reserved strictly for the dead. It is a place painted vividly in mythology, furnished with complex geography (namely its surrounding...
View ArticleBook Review: “Griefprints” by Radha Stern - In a book about death and grief,...
Griefprints, by Radha Stern, describes itself as “A Practical Guide for Supporting a Grieving Person.” The author gives advice from a very personal place. She, in her own words, is “no stranger to...
View ArticleBook Review: “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel - A fictional character takes a...
Everyone confronts grief differently. We all, consciously or unconsciously, create ways to cope and continue living as we deal with loss. Usually this involves some mixture of employing defense...
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