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Pets
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Dogs, Dying, and Death: Science, Stories, and Spirituality

Understanding canine emotions regarding death requires moving beyond anthropocentric views and integrating science, storytelling, and spirituality.
#health
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Mental health

My Mom Said 7 Cryptic Words To Me On Her Deathbed. Here's What I Finally Realized Later.

fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Mental health

My Mom Said 7 Cryptic Words To Me On Her Deathbed. Here's What I Finally Realized Later.

Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Empire of Forgetting by John Burnside review last words from an essential poet of our age

John Burnside was a prolific poet whose final collection poignantly explores mortality.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Jonathan Richman: Only Frozen Sky Anyway

Jonathan Richman's album Only Frozen Sky Anyway reflects on mortality and the inevitability of death, tying together themes of loss and transition.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Dying Poet Who Knew How to Live

Facing terminal illness led Andrea Gibson to embrace joy and the fleeting nature of life.
#climate-change
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Lamentations

Harold's unexpected fieldwork led to his demise, reflecting a poignant complexity in his character.
fromwww.today.com
1 month ago

Michelle Obama Emotionally Shares Impact of 3 Words from Her Dying Mother

She leaned over to me and said, 'Wow, this went fast.'
Women
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The silent killer': what you need to know about heatwaves

Heatwaves are increasing in severity and lead to significant health risks and mortality, especially among vulnerable populations.
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Having a Disrupted Body Clock Increases Your Risk of Early Death

Circadian Syndrome, a cluster of metabolic, emotional, and sleep-related problems from disrupted internal clocks, significantly increases the risk of early death among older adults.
Alternative medicine
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Avoid All Butter Brands Except These 8 Top Ranked Choices

Substituting butter with plant-based oils can significantly cut mortality rates.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dance with Tom Hiddleston through 'The Life of Chuck'

In The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan crafts a poignant narrative, presenting an exploration of mortality that is not cold and detached but instead compellingly uplifting.
Arts
#wes-anderson
Film
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Every Wes Anderson Movie Is About the Same Thing. Why Are Some Better Than Others?

Wes Anderson's films recurrently explore bad dads and mortality, emphasizing flawed relationships and redemption in a visually stunning style.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Wes Anderson Explains the Darkness at the Heart of His Films

Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' blends comedy with existential themes, exploring mortality and self-realization through surreal experiences.
The film features a protagonist's confrontations with death affecting his worldview.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Taming Death to Enjoy Life

Denial of death ultimately harms us.
Satisfaction in life reduces the shock of mortality.
Reflecting on life's purpose can lessen our fear of death.
fromInverse
1 month ago

Hulu Just Quietly Added The Most Experimental Ghost Thriller Of The Year

Ghosts in cinema have evolved to reflect society's changing perceptions of mortality, trauma, and horror.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Do you have a family?': midlife with no kids, ageing parents and no crisis

The article explores the complex emotions surrounding the tradition of exhuming family members' remains in a modern context.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The dancing monk: Why mature people don't chase total control

Burkeman notes that children accept external control easily, relying on adults for guidance and support, reflecting a natural understanding of life’s unpredictability and limits.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Three responses to grief in the philosophy of Kierkegaard, Heidegger, and Camus

Experiencing profound loss transforms our understanding of life, offering insights that transcend intellectual knowledge.
Health
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Major study identifies common sleep habit linked to an early death

Long naps may indicate health risks and are linked to early death.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The power secret: simple, everyday moves you need for a healthier and happier life

Power is a crucial physical attribute that is a stronger predictor of mortality than strength.
fromPage Six
2 months ago

Beloved 'Harry Potter' actress reveals she doesn't have much longer to live: 'I'm just not strong enough'

Miriam Margolyes reflects on her declining health and the inevitability of death while expressing her desire to continue performing.
#comedy
fromDecider
2 months ago
Humor

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life' on Netflix, where the comedian reflects on being a father, a son, and meeting Pope Francis

Women
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Kinkiest Show on TV

The scene depicts a humorous yet complex exploration of desire and mortality in the context of serious illness.
fromDecider
2 months ago
Humor

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life' on Netflix, where the comedian reflects on being a father, a son, and meeting Pope Francis

Women
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Kinkiest Show on TV

The scene depicts a humorous yet complex exploration of desire and mortality in the context of serious illness.
#final-destination
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Paying attention to when we kept on living

Celebrating lives saved by preventative measures, not just counting deaths.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Broadway gets morbid: Grappling with death in surprising ways | amNewYork

This year's Broadway shows tap into a collective cultural sense that the end of something is near, confronting mortality through humor and dark themes.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Indiana man who died in plane crash wrote own comedic obit: 'I am completely dead now'

"Hello. I am Gary. I am completely dead now. I am surprised that it took this long to happen."
Writing
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Hideo Kojima Reveals He Has A 'USB Stick Of Game Ideas' For His Studio To Use After He Dies

Hideo Kojima is planning for the future of Kojima Productions after his passing by sharing his ideas with his assistant.
Data science
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Likelihood of dying on your birthday

The birthday effect suggests increased mortality risk near one's birthday, shedding light on emotional influences on health.
#dying-for-sex
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Not a single person shied away': how a year chronicling end-of-life stories changed one photographer

Kingma's collaboration on The Power of Choice allowed him to confront his fear of death and provided a unique insight into the lives of those who chose assisted dying.
Photography
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Michael Bolton reveals he has brain cancer glioblastoma and is facing 'a reality of mortality'

Michael Bolton's experience with glioblastoma makes him appreciate life more, motivating him to fight against his diagnosis while cherishing time with family.
Cancer
#rpg
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Ending Is Meaningfully Messy

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 uniquely combines emotional storytelling with unexpected twists, offering a profound exploration of mortality and sacrifice.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Ending Is Meaningfully Messy

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 uniquely combines emotional storytelling with unexpected twists, offering a profound exploration of mortality and sacrifice.
#horror
Film
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

A Movie That Has Fun With the Inevitability of Death

Death is ultimately uncontrollable, even when seemingly manipulated through means like a cursed toy.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

A Movie That Has Fun With the Inevitability of Death

Death is ultimately uncontrollable, even when seemingly manipulated through means like a cursed toy.
SF food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death

Ultra-processed foods may increase early death risk; UK and US are particularly affected, with 14% of premature deaths linked to these foods.
#aging
fromDecider
3 months ago

'Dying for Sex' Episode 7 recap: The harder they come

Dust motes float in the golden light of dawn. Molly lies in a hospital bed in the arms of her neighbor, who after a long night of passion and deliberate denial has finally brought her to orgasm, her first time with another person.
Relationships
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Kindness of strangers: a woman laid down on the road beside me, holding my hand until the ambulance came

The acceptance of mortality can bring an unexpected sense of peace during life-threatening situations.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Michelle Williams' New Show Is About Dying. It's Also Sexy as Hell.

The series Dying for Sex explores themes of mortality and sexual discovery through its protagonist Molly's journey after a terminal cancer diagnosis.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Michelle Williams' 'craziest' sex scene on 'Dying for Sex' revealed: 'I was so blown away by the bravery of the actors'

The Hulu miniseries 'Dying for Sex' explores themes of sexuality and mortality through the lens of a woman with terminal cancer.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Truelove' Explores Truth, Love and Endings

When the first terminal diagnosis lands, the pals initially can't bring themselves to help their compatriot die. But then he tries to hang himself, which he survives.
Relationships
Arts
fromArtforum
4 months ago

Philippa "Pippa" Venus Garner (1942-2024)

Pippa's art incorporates themes of mortality, anti-materialism, and the dynamics of commodification, reflecting her unique punk ethos.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Squaring up to death after my cancer diagnosis gave me a deeper appreciation of life | Matt Forde

Facing cancer can lead to a profound appreciation for life and clarity on what truly matters.
Cancer
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

I Lived under the Shadow of My Dad's Cancer. Then the Same Cancer Came for Me | The Walrus

Reflecting on mortality amidst family life highlights the balance of joy and sorrow in parenting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Orange and Other Poems by Wendy Cope audiobook review an understated greatest hits collection

"In Loss, she reflects on the end of a relationship where his absence wasn't a problem, but the corkscrew had gone as well."
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's so politically loaded': Marlon Williams on finding the gall' to write an album entirely in Maori

often, his thoughts are concerned with admin with death cleaning and the worry of not having his affairs in order. But there's also the niggle of a life not fully lived.
London music
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

We said yes to everything!' John Reis on his blistering punk career, from Hot Snakes to Rocket from the Crypt

John Reis is reflecting on life's transient nature while creating new music amidst the backdrop of loss and nostalgia.
fromOpen Culture
4 months ago

A 6Hour Time-Stretched Version of Brian Eno's Music For Airports: Meditate, Relax, Study

I want to make a kind of music that prepares you for dying—that doesn't get all bright and cheerful... but which makes you say to yourself, 'Actually, it's not that big a deal if I die.'
Music production
#life-lessons
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Mental health

People Are Sharing Why They're Not Afraid Of Death, And This Is Actually Very Comforting

Life's urgency motivates action and gives it meaning.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Danger of Waiting for Last-Minute Plot Twist

Time isn't guaranteed; pursue purpose and relationships today.
Live so you don't need a dramatic ending to find peace.
Rewrite your story now; don't rely on a deus ex machina.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Mental health

People Are Sharing Why They're Not Afraid Of Death, And This Is Actually Very Comforting

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Danger of Waiting for Last-Minute Plot Twist

Time isn't guaranteed; pursue purpose and relationships today.
Live so you don't need a dramatic ending to find peace.
Rewrite your story now; don't rely on a deus ex machina.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Why Can't I Just Burn My Diaries If I Don't Want Anyone to Read Them?

The act of burning personal journals symbolizes a reclaiming of narrative amidst the author's confrontation with a serious health diagnosis.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Homeless deaths in L.A. County are leveling off but still nearly seven per day

Homeless deaths in Los Angeles County remain high, averaging 6.9 daily, despite a slowdown in increasing mortality rates.
Film
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Review | 'Mickey 17' sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' explores themes of identity and mortality through the lens of a darkly comedic sci-fi narrative.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Alison Watt: From Light review hollow heads and spectral sheets loaded with meaning

Watt’s artwork captures the eerie tension between life and death, drawing the viewer into a liminal space that engages with mortality through meticulous still lifes.
London politics
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Most painful way to die, according to science

Science reveals the most painful ways to die, highlighting severe methods like burning alive and the complexities behind each.
fromInverse
5 months ago

'The Monkey' Review: A Glib Thriller That Botches Stephen King's Horror Classic

The Monkey offers a disjointed narrative failing to deliver coherent themes of mortality, despite its potential for humor and horror.
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