The Zen of Housework

Jasmin's mother leaves for New York

Jan 1, 1975

Jasmin's mother leaves her and Jolen for New York where she grew up.

Timespan

Period: Jan 1, 1975 to Dec 31, 1982

Jolen teachers Jasmin how to clean the house.

Jan 2, 1975

Jolen teachers Jasmin how to clean the house in his zen-like style.

Jasmin rebels and threatens to get a job.

Jun 1, 1980

Jasmin rebels and threatens to get a job but Jolen talks her out of it.

Jolen is diagnosed with cancer.

Feb 1, 1982

Jolen is diagnosed with cancer and tries to heal himself with food.

Jolen asks Jasmin to call him Roshi.

Apr 1, 1982

Jolen asks Jasmin to call him Roshi to her surprise.

Jasmin sends a letter to Roshi.

May 1, 1982

Jolen sends a letter to Roshi and receives a quick reply.

Jasmin sends a second letter to Roshi.

Jun 1, 1982

Jasmin sends a second letter to Roshi and receives another prompt reply.

Jasmin gets a job cleaning neighbor's houses.

Jul 1, 1982

Jasmin gets a job cleaning neighbor's houses but doesn't tell Jolen.

Jolen passes to the other side.

Aug 1, 1982

Jolen passes to the other side and Jasmin finds him.

Jasmin searches for Jolen's identity.

Aug 2, 1982

Jasmin searches for Jolen's identity by looking through his belongings.