Category Archives: healing

Laughing and Crying

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Barbara McAfee

Like many other young women of my generation, I knew every word of Joni Mitchell’s iconic record, Court and Sparkby heart. I had some recent experiences that illuminated one particular line of her song “People’s Parties.” Photo Beauty gets attention … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Jim

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Barbara McAfee

As a younger person I used to think that all of my problems could be solved. There was a light at the end of every tunnel if I just talked it through or gained the correct insights or wept enough … Continue reading →

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The Church of Loud Crying

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Barbara McAfee

Like many of you I recently watched TV host Jimmy Kimmel speak about his newborn son’s heart defect. I was struck by how moved many people were to see a public figure – especially a white male comedian – weep … Continue reading →

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Respectful Transitions – A Tale of Family, Trees, and Healing Beauty

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

We don’t have a choice about losing people and things we cherish. It’s a big part of being human. One of the most precious lessons I’ve learned from singing at the bedsides of people in hospice is this: beauty can … Continue reading →

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