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Five years ago, I drove out to Ohio on Thanksgiving day, hit a deer just shy of the PA/OH line, and then spent the next few days visiting with my parents in between replacing my car's windshield, finding out whether it was safe to drive...
by Jennie Reichman The garlic is planted, tucked into the cool soil for its long winter sleep. The grill is cleaned and stored on the porch, where the screens have been replaced with windows. The snow tires are on my Subaru, maybe a little early, but...
~~ Our support services are non-denominational and inclusive of all ~~ We serve those who are atheistic or agnostic; spiritual seekers who are not religious; and those with specific religious beliefs. Clients who have particular religious doctrinal needs will be referred to the appropriate community clergy...
We are excited to announce a new offering here at BAH…. One of our volunteers, Josh Vajcovec, has graciously offered to facilitate a meditation group for volunteers here at 191 Canal Street! The benefits of meditation are well-known and without question...
Brattleboro Area Hospice Covid Protocols as of September 26, 2023 The health and safety of our clients, volunteers and staff are very important to us. These protocols were developed with some CDC guidance and their recommendations for healthcare professionals, which we, BAH volunteers and staff, are considered to...
Violet Jacob's Hallowe'en text The tattie-liftin's nearly through, They're ploughin' whaur the barley grew, And aifter dark, roond ilka stack, Ye'll see the horsemen stand an' crack O Lachlan, but I mind o' you! I mind foo often we hae seen Ten thoosand stars keek doon atween The nakit branches, an' below Baith fairm an'...
By Jennie Reichman Fall arrived this year by turning the seasonal page with a flourish. One day I’m out in the garden swatting black flies and the next I am wearing a sweater and turning up the heat in the house for the first time since...
Life and Death in Community by Lars Hunter, Bereavement Program Coordinator As we enter a season of change it’s easy to write about trees and changing colors, but this year I’m going to write about birds. I frequently go to a local business where I use...
Listening and Helping by Jennie Reichman I love it when another writer inspires me. As a songwriter, I’ve often listened to a song performed by a musician I admire and felt a switch flip inside me, like an engine starting up and being flooded with fuel. Suddenly...
Reiki Bringing Comfort and Peace by Fran Freeman In January 1993, living in Boca Raton, Florida, I received word that my mother, who lived in Massachusetts, had lung cancer. Without hesitation my husband Don said, “Well, you have to be with her.” I took...