The Agony and the Ecstasy
I didn’t sleep well last night—for the second night in a row—and got up “late,” just as daylight was beginning … Continue reading The Agony and the Ecstasy
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War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
Veteran’s Day My memoir is on hold, waiting to begin whatever has to happen next to get it to a … Continue reading War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
An Ancestral Pilgrimage
“When you work with your hands, you become more deeply connected with yourself.“ —Julia Gold, co-founder Michigan Folk School It … Continue reading An Ancestral Pilgrimage
Notes from Three of Earth Farm: This Old House of Memories
I got a new fuschia-colored raincoat. It’s been a long time since I had a raincoat I didn’t get at … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: This Old House of Memories
365 Days: Life After Death
Spring was busting out. Leaves were popping into being around chartreuse flowers that dripped from branches of big leaf maples. … Continue reading 365 Days: Life After Death
My Family of Storytellers for 385 Years in America: Part 3
Someday I will transcribe Joel Brigham (Goodell) Baker’s letters from the Civil War; they are truly amazing. For now, we … Continue reading My Family of Storytellers for 385 Years in America: Part 3
What I Want Never to Forget
The writing circle I have the honor of facilitating just finished up another series of legacy writing. I shared one … Continue reading What I Want Never to Forget
Writing Down the Story 