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A Love Language
Gift giving is a love language. The tradition of holiday presents is not the commercialism lamented in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” It’s a way of seeing and being seen. Expressing affection, tangibly, in a way that lingers long after you’ve … Continue reading
Preparing your home for winter: Faucets and Hoses
Outdoor faucets aren’t insulated, which can prove troublesome. “People forget that their hose is connected,” says Cuevas. “The water in the faucet freezes the whole pipe and it expands and explodes.” Purchasing an inexpensive plastic or Styrofoam faucet cover can … Continue reading
Cultivating Patience
Having patience means being able to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity, so anywhere there is frustration or adversity—i.e., nearly everywhere—we have the opportunity to practice it. It seems there are everyday ways to build patience as … Continue reading
Ornament Grinch
My mother-in-law loves quirky Christmas ornaments. Each year she gets my husband and I each at least one new ornament. My problem is that I love uniform ornaments and decorations. I want everything to match. I have the perfect set … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 