Author Archives: msw blog
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
Education: The Humanities Have Value
I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Student Voices: The future may … Continue reading
A Bear Made With Love
Elizabeth, a handmade teddy bear lovingly sewn by my great-grandmother. I was only 2 when I got it as a Christmas gift, so I don’t remember receiving it, but there are pictures of me holding her after I opened the … Continue reading
Imperfect Relative
I envy those people. To be able to tell my brother again that I love him just once more, even when we disagreed, even when we disappointed each other, even when we had each other’s disapproval. I’m not sure who … Continue reading
