Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayAugust — The Snake CeremonyAifa, her grandmother and the rest of the Caretakers had been working hard all morning, braiding bunches of colorful ribbons into rainbows…5d ago5d ago
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayAugust — Ancestors’ Day“Hurry up, granddaughter, we wouldn’t want our guests to find us unprepared,” Aifa’s grandmother commented, more to assuage her own…Jun 17Jun 17
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayJuly — The Day of Abundance“Knead joyfully, granddaughter, you don’t want that bread to be heavier than a rock,” grandmother teased.Jun 11Jun 11
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayJuly — The Festival of the ChariotsThe middle of July brought with it an abundance of early harvest, but the Caretakers were so busy, they didn’t even notice the buoyant…Jun 3Jun 3
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayJune — Bonfire DayFor the second time that year, the community took their trip down the side of the mountain, down to the sea. It was the middle of June…May 27May 27
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayJune — The Gifts of the Spirit“Are you nervous, granddaughter?” grandmother asked.May 20May 20
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayMay — The Day of EnglightenmentThe Great Hall was filled with light and flowers, there were so many flowers, so many candles, the whole floor was covered in them. It…May 14May 14
Francis RosenfeldThe Magpie MindWriting is a voyeuristic process, one keeps wandering unbidden through other people’s experiences, opening door after door on their…May 7May 7