A Planned Occasion

In "A Planned Occasion," acclaimed author Angie Kim explores themes of grief, memory, and enduring love through the journey of elderly widow Mina Pak Johnson. While clearing her late husband’s belongings, Mina discovers a long-forgotten picnic basket, prompting her to confront decades of cherished memories and unfulfilled dreams. Determined to recreate a picnic that never took place, she pushes her husband’s ashes and a bottle of wine in an old stroller, leading to unexpected revelations about her husband’s past. This poignant tale is part of the collection "Good Intentions," which delves into the complexities of motherhood.