Tag Archives: memory

She Will Take It All With Her

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Barbara McAfee

  When an old person dies, a library burns.     African proverb Mom is turning 94 in a few days. She is still kind and funny and self-aware. Her memory, though, is developing gaps. As I watch her struggling … 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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Falling Silent

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

As a voice coach and singer, I pay unusual attention to voices. I cherish the cadences, rhythms, and sounds that I hear in the voices of my family members and friends. Each one is completely unique. Each one lingers in … Continue reading →

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