Monthly Archives: February 2016

Time to downsize and consolidate nonprofits

Posted on February 18, 2016 by msw blog

“I agree with many of the things guest columnist Sonya Campion had to say in her article about Washington state nonprofits, many of which my wife and I support [“It’s time for nonprofits to advocate for their missions,” Opinion, Nov. … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged accountability, advocacy, charities, downsizing, Free speech, inventory, Mission statement, Non profits, Op Ed, Seattle Times | 3 Comments

Potato Soup, with a Side of Seasonal Food Talk

Posted on February 16, 2016 by msw blog

I found myself again with a group of kids, all wondering what to make for dinner on $10. Apparently my orange tomato soup was a major hit and was way better than the stuff in a can. My suggestion this … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged cheap eats, comfort food, cost-effective, farmers market, Home Ec., Potatoe soup, seasonal ingredients, social worker, soup, tomatoes, wine | 2 Comments

Unsolicited Advice and LICSW the requirements

Posted on February 14, 2016 by msw blog

I enjoy the Dear Amy column. I often find her wit and answers in alignment with my own. After reading this column, I thought about how the most unsolicited professional advice for me came when I informed people about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged advice column, advocacy, agenda, career, case notes, clients, Clinical Supervision, computer, confidentially, consultants, dream, education, email, employment opportunities, ethics, graduation, How did you get here, LICSW, Networking, oppression, outreach, political belief, radio, social policies, social worker, staffing issues, state representative, telephone, television, The American Association of Social Work Boards, webinar, Year of Yes | 4 Comments

Watermelon Meets Liquor

Posted on February 12, 2016 by msw blog

Today, in the dead of winter, I spotted green globes of summer goodness at my produce stand. I had to purchase one. The cashier smiled and said “great for booze, huh?” I smiled and informed him I was thinking gazpacho. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged cocktails, entertaining, farmers market, gazpacho, happy hour, martini, summer, valentines, vodka, watermelon, whiskey | 3 Comments

Giveaway Update and a Real Life Rant

Posted on February 11, 2016 by msw blog

My number one personal pet peeve is people not keeping their word or not following through. This burns me to know end. I am sure this stems from childhood and growing up with addicts for parents, but as I matured … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged Better Than Before, book review, giveaway, Gretchen Rubin, habits, inspiration, Rafflecoppter, rant, transformation, winner | 4 Comments

Monthly Archives: February 2016

Time to downsize and consolidate nonprofits

Watermelon Meets Liquor

Giveaway Update and a Real Life Rant

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