Monthly Archives: May 2017

Death Songs

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Barbara McAfee

My friend Jeannie and I are at a Sweet Honey in the Rock concert in St. Paul, Minnesota. One of the group’s founding members, Ysaye Barnwell, steps to center stage and sings what she calls her “death song.” It expresses … Continue reading →

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Thank You Notes

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Barbara McAfee

When I was a child back in the 1960’s, my brothers and I received Christmas gifts of cash from our Iowa grandparents. The envelope was a predictable shape – long and narrow – and contained a special paper holder with … Continue reading →

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