Tag Archives: memories

The night someone asked if I were a moose.

Posted on July 28, 2019 by macconlon

The summer of 1980 was to have been the first of two summer internships required in my candidacy for ministry in the United Church of Canada. The woman who has given me hospitality to stay at her house woke me … Continue reading →

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The Breath Between Us

Posted on February 16, 2018 by macconlon

I am honoured to have some of my pieces included in the show, “The Breath Between Us” Please join me and others for the official Opening Reception on Wednesday February 21 at 6:00pm in the Cathedral. Remarks, poetry, prayer, and … Continue reading →

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Lola Tia Maria

Posted on December 4, 2016 by macconlon

She came at summer’s end and needed a place to stay for a few days. She stayed  for almost  a year.  And in my heart, forever. She was quiet, mostly kept to herself, made sure to be helpful with household … Continue reading →

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Balloons at CPW

Posted on October 14, 2013 by macconlon

I recently joined my husband at his 50th high school reunion. It was a pleasure to watch him rejoin the friends of his youth, like these colourful balloons joyfully bobbing together. He happily reconnected both with those who he remembered … Continue reading →

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