Tag Archives: legacy

Brain Rats, The Video

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Barbara McAfee

I’ve written about my song, “Brain Rats,” in this blog several years ago. Now I’m revisiting the subject in celebration of the new music video of the song. The song is a goofy, dramatic sendup of the persistent negative thoughts … 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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The Voice of the Teacher

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

I climb in my car to run some errands. The On Being podcast starts up through the speakers and I instantly recognize the voice of Parker Palmer. My face blooms into a broad smile of recognition. His words are wise … Continue reading →

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Conrad’s Gift

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

It is a common Native American practice to consider the impact of our actions on seven generations. Seven. It’s hard for us to conceive that kind of time, especially if we are the descendants of immigrants. “A long time ago” … Continue reading →

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