Tag Archives: gifts

A Tale of Three Gifts

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Barbara McAfee

Gift #1 July 4th would have been Karly Wahlin’s 33rdbirthday. She died at 27, weary from struggling with her challenging body and ready to leap into the new place she had glimpsed for years. Her mother, Lois Swope, and I … Continue reading →

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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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We Carry Each Other’s Stories

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Barbara McAfee

I will remember you. Will you remember me? Don’t let your life pass you by. Weep not for the memories….                                –   Sarah MacLachlan It is near the turning of a new year as I write this. This season is … Continue reading →

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On Being An Amplifer

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

It recently occurred to me that I am an amplifier. As a voice coach for the past 25 years, I have supported people in “finding their voices,” whatever that means to them. Many of my voice clients are doing essential … Continue reading →

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My Grandma Wanted to Be President: A Reflection on Women, Voice, and Leadership

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

As a voice coach I support many women leaders in finding their voices, speaking their truth with conviction, claiming their power, and fully expressing their gifts. Most of the women I coach are privileged. They have education, financial resources, political … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Solitary Mornings: Four Reasons I Love Waking Up Alone

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

I am single and child-free and fifty-five years old. And, oh, how I love my solitary mornings. Here are four delicious qualities I treasure about that time….. Improvisational I do whatever I want in the morning. As a self-employed person, … Continue reading →

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Mr. Brown

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Barbara McAfee

I’ve been clearing out. The recycling bin has been filled three times with detritus from my past. I’ve saved very little, but there is one piece of paper that is so precious, I had to tuck it back into the … Continue reading →

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Staying Alive

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

This whole conversation about voice boils down to one question: how alive are you willing to be? Inhabiting your full voice makes you feel more alive. You breathe deeply. Your body is engaged. Your heart is open. Your face is … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Full Voice

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

Welcome to Full Voice – a blog exploring, celebrating, and provoking more vivid expressions What is Full Voice? Full voice is having all of the colors and sounds available to paint your words with meaning. Full voice means knowing how … Continue reading →

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