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Social Work Breaks Barriers

To the Editor“Social Work Breaks Barriers.” That was the theme for this year’s Social Work Month. However, have we as social workers addressed the barriers to becoming and being a social worker? Self-advocacy is so important for our profession. According … Continue reading

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Questions & Answers

Which person do you admire most? People who do hard, honorable work in obscurity. What is the trait you most deplore in others? The inability to listen. Inauthentic vocal registers. Calling anything other than food “delicious” or “yummy.” What is your greatest … Continue reading

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A Marriage of Inconvenience

Young and insecure when we first married in 1978, I said to my husband during an argument, “You only stay married to me because I’m convenient.” He looked at me — with patience, love and a hint of a smile … Continue reading

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Grief

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 this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…

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Replace Your Fruit Bowls With Cloches

One unexpected way to make your kitchen feel more classic? Ditch your favorite fruit bowls, and store your produce in glass cloches, instead. While the cloches may not keep your fruits and veggies any fresher, they’ll definitely make your produce … Continue reading

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