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Chapter 5 The Pilgrimage: A Rose Blooms

Posted on May 28, 2026 by JANET L BARKER

The pink English roses Auntie Mary planted 40 years ago bloomed my last day in England. Seems fitting. Because the entire week I’ve been in northwest England those gloved bud cocoons were waiting for just the right moment to be noticed. * * * They tell me,… Continue Reading “Chapter 5 The Pilgrimage: A Rose Blooms”

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Chapter 4 The Pilgrimage: A Gravesite Chat

Posted on May 26, 2026 by JANET L BARKER

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A letter to my brother, You were here with me today, sitting at the foot of our family’s grave, our British kin dating back to the mid-1800s, maybe longer. I probably don’t need to say it because you were here with me, but remember… Continue Reading “Chapter 4 The Pilgrimage: A Gravesite Chat”

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The Pilgrimage Chapter Two: Settling In

Posted on May 19, 2026 by JANET L BARKER

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It seems it takes a while, two weeks in a place with an address and predictable bus and train lines, before I feel cozy, settled in. This was, and is, my goal when traveling; I want to be in a place long enough to… Continue Reading “The Pilgrimage Chapter Two: Settling In”

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