Milkweed and Miracles: Stories of Wonder and Metamorphosis

A chance encounter with milkweed changes Allison Fragakis' life and soothes her grief over her mother's death. In this episode of Constant Wonder, Tennery Taylor explores how a variety of mystical experiences keep Allison's deceased mother close. Throughout history, butterflies have been seen as a symbol of change and rebirth, and Allison unexpectedly finds herself undergoing her own transformation: what initially seems like a failed attempt to cultivate milkweed turns into a source of connection and creativity. Guest: Allison Fragakis, songwriter, author, artist, and poet writingallison.com