Archive - The Thing With Feathers

The angels are now scandalized

they left embarrassed behind a long time ago.

Aug 4, 2023 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

Fear, Suffering and Hope

May 11, 2023 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

How I got here, part 2

Generational suffering is no joke.

Feb 2, 2024 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

Suddenly everything changed

How I got here part 3

Feb 8, 2024 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

When Christmas isn't merry

Addiction, loss, and some crazy memories

Dec 18, 2023 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

What your Christmas tree says about you

I’m starting to feel itchy about getting our tree up.

Nov 27, 2024 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

A republished article from The Long Island Catholic

Jan 31 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

Encourage the trades

I’m sorry for the lack of posts last week, my husband had some health issues which landed him in hospital for a short stay.

Mar 18, 2024 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

When hope feels far away

The Thing With Feathers is a reader-supported publication.

Jan 2 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

(the end of the story, for now)

Mar 1, 2024 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

The World Needs Wildflowers

A Republished Article

Jul 26, 2024 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

Crisis in the pews

(and guess who I blame)

Nov 1, 2023 •

Mary Ellen Barrett

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