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An Envelope of Photos
I remember Mom bringing you home to our Moscow apartment, a tiny life wrapped in a white blanket. We shared a bunk bed for years. You threw yourself to the floor, a temper tantrum — Grandma wanted you to take … Continue reading
Cleaning Rugs
1. How often should you clean area rugs? a) Once a quarter b) Twice a year c) Once a year c) While vacuuming area rugs is fine for typical maintenance, it doesn’t sterilize them, says Lynch. For that, you’ll need to … Continue reading
Loungewear and Pajamas
Are loungewear and pajamas the same?Loungewear and sleepwear are two different types of clothing worn and used for different purposes. While sleepwear is used specifically for sleeping, loungewear can be worn for casual purposes like going out for a walk … Continue reading
See the Light?
“Help Papa get off oxygen,” my toddler prays each night for my father. Before Papa’s Covid-19 hospitalization, my son was admitted with pneumonia. Only 2, he knows the prick of needles, the web of tubes, the tickle of plastic in … Continue reading
Switch out Your Switch Plates…
Switch out Your switch plates… Grab your screwdriver and replace basic plastic covers with sleer, more substantial metal ones. Splurge on some with fund design or get plain version for little as $3 at a hardware store. You can change … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 