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Month: May 2016

On Letting Go (fall 1974)

May 12, 2016admin

Most of these contributed pieces have concerned friends or loved ones who have died after extended illnesses. And while all death feels tragic, these at least extend the grace of time to adjust to the new realities dictated by disease.… Continue Reading →

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The Smallest Flutter of Wings

May 6, 2016admin 11 Comments

Grief can take many forms. In the case of this week’s guest author, Noelle Bickle, it took the form of a ladybug, after her mother’s cancer death, just after Thanksgiving last year. By Noelle Bickle Two days before my mother… Continue Reading →

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