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‘Go All In’
I sit next to my 5-year-old, Jacob. He draws dinosaurs. I draw, too. A lifetime of self-doubt escapes onto the page. I worry my drawing is unrealistic, “bad.” He tells me, “It’s OK!” I smile but struggle to believe him. … Continue reading
Thrifting
I love the thrill of the thrift. Every room in this house is a mix of new and secondhand splurge and save. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on … Continue reading
A Perfect Fit
“You are unmatchable,” proclaimed a dating site after I’d spent a day filling out their forms. This was not the first time I had heard this sentiment. My mother and some other family members have said as much: “You’re too … Continue reading
Tomatoes
My tomato plants have yellowing leaves with brown spots. What is causing this and how can I fix it? A: When the lower leaves of a tomato plant are yellowing around the edges with scattered brown spots, this is likely caused … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 