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Do You Feel Beautiful?
“Am I beautiful now, Mama?” asks my 4-year-old after getting dressed for school. Most days, she demands dresses that go down to her toes, satin gloves and a silver plastic crown. “Does this dress make you feel beautiful?” I ask … Continue reading
Clear Your Vision Board
Clear your vision board. If you use a pinboard, then take all of the images off. There may be some you choose to keep as mementos or to move onto your new board. Shred, cut, burn, or toss any that … Continue reading
Top Things Off With a Fun Doorknob
Add a pop of personality to your pantry door by switching out your doorknob. The swap may seem simple, but it will change the way your pantry door feels. So trade your current doorknob for something shiny, antique, printed, or … Continue reading
My Grandma, the Pilot
When her youngest graduated from college, my grandmother decided she wanted to be a pilot. She completed ground school, but that’s as far as she went. When we grandchildren were born, she was widowed, living on a teacher’s salary in … Continue reading
Harlem Hopscotch
One foot down, then hop! It’s hot. Good things for the one that’s got. Another jump, now to the left. Everybody for hisself In the air, now both feet down. Since you lack, don’t stick around. Food is gone, the … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 