Category Archives: Grief and loss

Mrs. Miller…an unforgettable teacher…and another in the series on trees…

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

A tree can have such special meanings and purposes. You might ask what that has to do with a woman named Mrs. Miller. I have a schefflera tree sitting in my dining room which has endured. If you know me, … Continue reading →

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Save A Painting For Me

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

I pick up the story that I wrote on my blog on June 24, 2014. (A Summer’s day that burned)    https://myrnafolkert.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/a-summers-day-which-burned/ I’m told by writer friends much smarter than I, that “cliff-hangers” are ok in books, but not really on … Continue reading →

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A Vigil

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

A dimly lit room at 2:23 a.m. One tiny lamp on the night stand. A fine-boned beautiful woman is lying comfortably on her bed. Her white hair is tousled, her face and neck wrinkled. She’s in that special place that … Continue reading →

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A Summer’s Day which burned

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

Another mundane morning of driver’s training. Three kids. An instructor who said, “go 40 on 40.” His way of attempting to be funny. Long story. Along with many other sayings he used. You would only understand if you grew up … Continue reading →

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