Author Archives: msw blog
Spring Moment
Go on a picnic. I often plan to do this during summertime, but the weather is often far too warm for it to feel enjoyable. A simple meal of some meats and cheeses enjoyed in the sunshine sounds like the … Continue reading
Get Rid of Those Pesky Coffee Stains
Do your coffee mugs have stubborn brown stains that just don’t want to come out? Try baking soda. Sprinkle some on the bottom of your stained cup, add just enough water to form a paste, and scrub. The gentle abrasion … Continue reading
Acts of Kindness
RAVE to the Capitol Hill Department of Social and Health Services office and especially to one employee who was so gracious, knowledgeable and patient. I recently accompanied my older sister, who because of health issues, had failed to get her review … Continue reading
Breathe Through the Storm
When life feels overwhelming, come back to your breath. try this: breathe in for through your mouth with an elongated inhale, exhale out of the mouth, depleting the lungs fully. repeat this cycle a few times, imagining each exhale releasing … Continue reading
Gutter Cleaning
This is a chore that may warrant doing in the spring, not just in the fall, especially if you have evergreens, which shed needles year-round, or trees such as oaks that take a long time to drop leaves in the … Continue reading
