by Shari | Nov 12, 2021 | beauty, cancer, depression, family, Life in General, Marriage, men, writers, writing
Today it is raining in slivers of silver and the sky, white and pearly, seems more a tantalizing veil of depth than an opaque discouragement. My husband feels well enough to work a bit in the garage and so, while I have this time and energy, I will tell you the story...
by Shari | Jan 18, 2021 | cancer, Life in General
No, really. I was just bragging to hubby about how smart I was to leave the last few stalks in the garden as it would provide yummy fresh-from-the-earth vegies, when I went to pick some. Pride comes before the fall. I stood looking at the mess made of all my efforts...
by Shari | Dec 3, 2018 | America, beauty, cancer, children, depression, family, Life in General, Marriage, parenting
I hadn’t planned to go to Prescott Arizona, but when one of my husband’s few remaining relatives took a fall and relapsed from her brain surgery, I grabbed a carryon, threw in a few sweaters and headed for the airport. I didn’t want to go to the deep red state,...
by Shari | Nov 9, 2017 | cancer, children, family, Life in General
For many years I have been one of the directors of a charity that assists pediatric cancer patients and their families. In that time I have learned so much about myself, suffering, kindness, courage, life, and most importantly death. I cannot now look at a...
