Abstract:
The essays in this collection represent memories and realizations
preoccupying me during a pivotal decade in my mid-life, a period filled with
loss, humility and change. Caring for my mother during her decline from mid-to
late-stage dementia forced me to stay home for long stretches with time to
think. The result: some pointed questions about my, our, jumble of priorities and
need for self-care.
