clcouch123
In conversation, I prefer Christopher. My mom named me after Christopher Robin, after all. In writing, I use “C L Couch” (or, more simply, “c l couch”) because the form is genderless and also frankly easier to use. I have awful writer’s cramp. I am an educator more or less retired, more or less due to disability. At present, I live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (USA). My writing here I mean to be occasional and also devotional. Either or both. The banner and profile photographs are by my friend and peer Debra Danielson. More of Debbie’s work to be enjoyed is at debradanielson.org. Thanks to each of you and both and all for coming to my blog.
clcouch123 
May 26, 2022 at 3:47 pm
Have you ever seen the hair wreaths they used to make? Your poem reminded me of those.
May 27, 2022 at 4:44 pm
I saw a photograph of a hair wreath while researching this. Until now, I had only seen locks tied with ribbons, kept in boxes. I look forward to seeing more wreaths. Thanks!
May 27, 2022 at 5:06 pm
I’ve seen them in museums here. They were a big deal around the time of the Civil War.