Author Archives: msw blog
truly see each other
“I find hope in the small moments when people choose trust over fear. Every time someone has a difficult conversation with grace instead of avoidance, every time a manager acknowledges their mistake instead of deflecting, every time a colleague extends … Continue reading
spiritual conversation
Dear God, may we find strength in each other, courage in community, and peace in the presence of love. May those grieving be held gently, and may we all be prepared not just for disaster, but for compassion, connection, and … Continue reading
Hoarder’s Friend
I have a friend of several decades and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside our homes for coffee or lunch. I just assumed it was more convenient. A few months ago, she texted to tell me … Continue reading
The Well Garden Mind
The Well Garden Mind Rediscovering nature in the modern world by Sue Stuart- Smith (2020, 286 pages). If you judge a book by its cover, you may think that The Well-Gardened Mind is a self-help book in which Stuart-Smith argues how people … Continue reading
Acts of Kindness
RANT AND RAVE Rant to complaints about Little Free Libraries that don’t look “maintained.” If you think it’s messy, straighten it up while browsing. These are a community resource, and it takes many hands to keep them neat and well-fed with … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 