Turning The Page

A beloved tradition ends, signaling a new chapter in life

Lisa Wathen
Nov 5 · 5 min read
Photo by Jan Kahánek on Unsplash

It is November, the quiet after the tumult of Halloween and all the costumed spookery that comes with it. This month begins with All Saints Day, a traditional time to visit the graves of loved ones who are gone. The short daylight hours and lingering nights invite us to turn our thoughts to our own mortality and the dark days of the…

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