Tag Archives: Joan
On Seizing the Day
by cheri block I sit in a hard plastic lounge chair reading Saul Bellow’s Seize the Day but find myself distracted by the enormous cactus growing out of the red rock that lines my mother’s Arizona patio home. Its ribbed … Continue reading
The Queen is Moving In Today (5)
by cheri block Move-In day for Joan arrived as scheduled. My, how time has moved along itself, I thought, still in the sack, trying to recharge my battery for the big day ahead. Why, just a little while ago, a … Continue reading
Letting go
by cheri block In the sweltering garage, two piles of stuff wait for guidance. In the air-conditioned tired patio home, a little old woman waits for the same. A grandson and son walk back and forth, carrying boxes, trinkets, vases, … Continue reading
My Silent View
First Published: February 2, 2008 How we view the world is critical to our productivity, our relationship with our children and family members, and our ability to impact society. Certainly, life experiences can impact our view. Take my mother, for … Continue reading
