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"When you wish to connect to your heart through the most quotidian, moving moments laid bare, turn to Barri. Her writing is exceptional, her sister Danna and I went to Cornell together, and I love them both very much. "..."

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the memory circle

a note from the chief grief officer

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dear mom and dad

hi from up here in seat 22a.

Jun 20•Barri Grant

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this just in...wanted you to know first

npr talks to me about collective effervescence tonight 7:23 est

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memorial day makes me miss him too

remembering his service

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hey mom

we are in people magazine and other things i want to tell you

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