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The Gardener of Alcatraz

Posted on September 19, 2026 by msw blog

The Gardener of Alcatraz, by Emma Bland Smith (39 pages, 2022)I picked this book up recently while visiting Alcatraz Island, and it was an absolute treasure of a find. The path leading around the western side of the island actually … Continue reading →

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truth is…

Posted on September 18, 2026 by msw blog

The world doesn’t need me to save it, but my kids need me to make dinner. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on … Continue reading →

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Happy

Posted on September 18, 2026 by msw blog

The secret of being happy consists of knowing how to enjoy yourself—enjoy being at table, in bed, enjoy standing up, sitting down, enjoy the nearest ray of sunshine, the slightest bit of landscape: in other words, love everything.”- Gustave Flaubert … Continue reading →

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Creating a Beautiful and Free Life

Posted on September 17, 2026 by msw blog

What would make life feel more full? What would make it more beautiful? More artful, more free, more true? Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as … Continue reading →

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Embrace Connection

Posted on September 17, 2026 by msw blog

Everyone come over, get closer,be casual , stay late and talk aboutthings that matter, laugh and rollaround in ideas, silly jokesrepeated, kids barefoot, messy,nothing perfect.Be dramatic or quiet, eat andcook, dance and sleep.Do it every day or once a week.Rely … Continue reading →

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