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A Film Screening About Grief, Community, and the Stars
I'd love to see you there as we watch a glorious film full of brilliant galaxies and stars. As we sit in community and watch how another wonderful community supported Charity so she could bring us the stars.

Karrie Zylstra Myton
Jan 84 min read


Following Up on the Post About Mom
Thank you all so much for your kindness and for letting me know that my words about losing Mom were helpful. I noticed some things I want...

Karrie Zylstra Myton
Jan 12, 20244 min read


Second Attempt for Mom
Last October I tried to write about my mom's decision to end her life. I couldn't manage it. Shortly after that, several people mentioned...

Karrie Zylstra Myton
Jan 8, 202410 min read


On Grief, the Death Rating System, and the Beginnings of Art Words and Yoga
On August 16, 2019, I was at a work picnic at Bates Technical College. The summer sun beat down on us and we college employees relaxed in...

Karrie Zylstra Myton
Apr 23, 20239 min read
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