Author Archives: msw blog

i love you

Posted on November 6, 2023 by msw blog

We were hiking through torrential rain in the Swiss Alps when my 74-year-old mother hollered, “I want to tell you I love you in case I get struck by lightning and die.” It was possible: We were high above the … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Door Storage

Posted on November 5, 2023 by msw blog

Low on storage space? Make your cabinets do double duty. By lining your cabinet doors with space-efficient shelves, you can create a miniature pantry fit for storing spices, sauces, and compact food jars. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments … Continue reading →

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Try the Yellow Dates

Posted on November 5, 2023 by msw blog

Every day, I stop by Tito’s fruit cart on 86th Street after picking my son up from school. “You from India? I’m from Egypt. I love Shah Rukh Khan,” he says, referring to the Bollywood actor. “And I love Nawal … Continue reading →

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My Sisters, Alongside Me

Posted on November 4, 2023 by msw blog

When my O.C.D. emerged in third grade, my two older sisters suffered alongside me. We shared a bedroom at our home near Milan. Every night, they waited as I turned the light on and off 38 times. When we drove, … Continue reading →

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Speaking Out

Posted on November 4, 2023 by msw blog

If I waited to be right before I spoke, I would be sending little cryptic messages on the Ouija board, complaints from the other side. — Audre Lorde It’s hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your head.—Sally Kempton  Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading →

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