Author Archives: msw blog

Foil the grandparent scam

“Our son was living in Buenos Aires, teaching English, when my active, smart 80-plus-year-old mother received a call from someone claiming to be him. In her excitement, she fed all of the pertinent information to the scammer as they spoke … Continue reading

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Clutter: A Self-Diagnosis

To determine if you or a loved one are struggling with clutter and could use help from a professional organizer, consider using Prominski’s self-evaluation:

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Don’t Overthink It

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Dating

 Everyone is in such a rush to do everything. And all of these apps are so “convenient.” I miss the days when you had no choice but to wait for someone to call you back on the telephone or return … Continue reading

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Stuck

Are you stuck in a situation—like a job or relationship or living situation—that’s making you unhappy? Do you find yourself repeating a behavior that’s harming you in some way, like smoking or procrastinating or watching too much TV? Can you … Continue reading

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