"Firkins" by Rosemary V. James

 – all over a barrel

Looking together for one thing and finding each other completely

Rosemary V. James currently resides in Richmond, Kentucky. A retired Occupational Therapist, her pride in life are her eight grandchildren. She is a proud Appalachian woman raised in Estill County, Kentucky. Rosemary began writing in 2019 after the passing of her husband, attending the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning in Lexington, Kentucky. Where she is currently completing the Author Academy 2021-2022, writing a socially informed memoir on child abuse and domestic violence’s impact across one’s lifespan. Her essay “Fly On” can be found on the online grief site opentohope.com.