Monthly Archives: August 2017

Day of the Dead — in August

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Barbara McAfee

On August 8, 1991 my father, Willis Robert McAfee, Jr., died in my arms after a very short illness with pancreatic cancer. I’ve written a lot about that experience in the intervening years — in this blog, song and poetry. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Structure – Peggy Rubin, William Shakespeare, and Bald Eagles

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Barbara McAfee

I’ve been accused of being a free spirit all my life….and with good reason. I treasure my freedom, revel in unscheduled days, and balk at things that confine my choices. It took a brilliant teacher and William Shakespeare to awaken … Continue reading →

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