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Jars of Clay

Posted on August 27, 2010 by francesbarrie

My Mom, Mary Buckley, died this week 2 years ago. She was an incredibly strong person who dealt with many tragedies over the course of her life.. This was a piece I wrote about her for a Grub street class … Continue reading →

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No More Babies

Posted on April 15, 2009 by francesbarrie

I first noticed it during the Christmas season.  There I was wandering the crowded aisles of  Toys -R-Us watching the frantic parents fill their carriages with Legos  and remote controlled cars and Brio trains and dolls, when it dawned on … Continue reading →

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Validation

Posted on December 18, 2008 by francesbarrie

I have had two disappointing days. Yesterday, I missed my 9 year-old-daughter’s chorus recital.  As I approached the school at 3:30 I noticed the smiling children and their parents exiting the playground door. “It’s over,” one of the mother’s said … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Mom

Posted on November 23, 2008 by francesbarrie

We buried my mother yesterday.  It was a noticeably short service at the grave of my Father and brother where a priest who had never even met her, quickly mumbled a few prayers over the small box of ashes that … Continue reading →

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The Last Apple Pie

Posted on October 14, 2008 by francesbarrie

I made an apple pie yesterday morning with my daughter. I let her roll out the extra dough and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top then cut them into pinwheels. I used to do this with my mother and watching my … Continue reading →

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