Her Best Friend’s Wake
There were flowers, stories, tears and laughter. There was tenderness and grief and love.
Read moreMaungakiekie (One Tree Hill)
It was spring at the end of November in Auckland. My parents, sister and I flew from Vancouver to Auckland for my oldest sister’s tangi, […]
Read moreA Pile of Sticks for James
James was a boy who enjoyed the outdoors*. He loved hiking, and the wolf was his favourite animal. When he goes for walks, James often […]
Read moreSeeking Solace in Ritual
There’s joy in being welcomed by spring at the end of November. My parents, second sister and I left Vancouver on a cold, rainy day. […]
Read moreDaughters’ Farewell
I held the door open for the widow and her two daughters. The older of the girls was about nine years old, her sister likely […]
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