My mother passed away on August 26th, 2017. Words cannot begin to describe how much I will miss her. This is a short piece written about her that originally appeared in Offshoots 10, Writings from Geneva.I love you, Mom.Fragmented Archaeology Katie HayozMy mother wanted to be an archaeologist.As a girl, she spent afternoons in the library,… Continue reading Ode to my Mother
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Fragmented Archaeology–for My Mom
Today is my mom's 85th birthday --my poor mother who thought she was done raising kids and ready to restart life when (surprise!) I showed up in her uterus. I know that she cried when she found out she was pregnant with me. I know that she hadn't wanted me at all.But I also know… Continue reading Fragmented Archaeology–for My Mom
