Category Archives: Cemetery

Grief Rituals

Posted on June 16, 2023 by dfickeisen

This reflection/homily was shared in a weekly vespers service held online by lay ministers at First Unitarian Church (Portland, OR). The service consists of music, readings, a reflection, and prayers submitted by attendees. The theme for June is passages and … Continue reading →

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Just You Wait

Posted on December 27, 2022 by dfickeisen

This is a short story I wrote in response to the prompt “Just You Wait” in a writing group. The characters are almost all drawn from headstones in the Seabeck Cemetery. During a break in a conference in the nearby … Continue reading →

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