Tag Archives: Minnesota

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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Creating on the Move

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

It all started at the lake. A big one. Rainy Lake is huge body of fresh water that reaches from the border of northern Minnesota well into Ontario. I retreat to a small, rocky island near the Minnesota shore most … Continue reading →

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My Ethnic Food – A Musical Tribute to “Lake Wobegon Cuisine”

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

I am at a potluck in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The hostess has asked us each to bring a dish that reflects our ethnic food. There is a huge and glorious spread from all over the world: African peanut stew, Thai noodles, … Continue reading →

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Get ‘Er Done – A Tale of Work and Family

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

My mom – now nearly 91 – frequently quips, “All three of my children are workaholics.” (She has actually started calling us her “old people.” The three of us are now in our 50’s and 60’s.) Although I don’t lay … Continue reading →

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Music as a mode of travel

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Barbara McAfee

September 2, 2009 was a perfect day. And by some miracle, I found a way to share it. That day I was on a songwriting retreat at a tiny, beloved island in the border waters of Minnesota and Ontario. The … Continue reading →

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