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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Story as Medicine

This past semester Margie (Paul's mom) has been meeting with Alyssa, a student from the University of Southern Maine as part of a collaborative writing program with students and seniors.  The presentation of the essays was today....and Paul and I had the privilege of attending.

Over the semester Alyssa spent time interviewing Margie and listening to her stories about the important events and places in her life. Alyssa drew a literal map...and wove Margie's stories into an essay for the class.  All the essays will be published into a book called Story as Medicine, Now and Then.

Along with the other students and residents,  Alyssa presented part of her essay and Margie read a poem she wrote.



Margie did a fantastic job!  It was an honor to be there! JOY!

Can you believe she is 92 years old! 

OK...now I'm going to embarrass her further. Her hair actually used to be pure white...but is turning back to her original red color.  Maybe she's actually getting younger!  

Margie's poem will be in the book.....layered over one of her coloring pages.

Alyssa did a great job on Margie's map.


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  1. Ann BehraveshApril 23, 2024 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeApril 24, 2024 at 7:46 AM

      Thanks Ann. It was a worthwhile project...and a fun event!

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  2. dotty seiter: now playingApril 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM

    Oh my gosh! I love everything about this project! Margie's poem, Alyssa's map, their collaboration … W O W! Together they must have knocked the socks off those in attendance at today's presentation program ❤️❤️

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeApril 24, 2024 at 7:47 AM

      I loved everything about it too! I think both Alyssa and Margie learned from each other.

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  3. LouCApril 24, 2024 at 1:26 AM

    It’s hard to imagine a day and people more special than this ❣️

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2024 at 6:12 AM

    What a sweet tribute and what a wonderful way to connect generations. A connection that neither will forget-
    Kathy

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeApril 24, 2024 at 7:48 AM

      I agree Kathy! This program at USM has been going on for 5 years and is so worthwhile.

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