Author Archives: msw blog
Dress Wisely
Look for a vintage cotton dress Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each … Continue reading
Hydrate & Ground Yourself
Summer heat can increase fatigue and irritability. Drink water, spend time in nature, and ground yourself through movement or mindfulnes Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as … Continue reading
The Value of Libraries
A mother came to the library carrying her toddler and a grocery bag. She asked if story time cost anything. The librarian shook her head. “Everything here is free.” They sat on the rug while volunteers read about kindness and … Continue reading
Protect plants with plastic forks
Finally, a great use for leftover picnic or takeout forks: If you’ve spotted stray cats, rabbits, mice, or other small critters around a favorite plant, stick a few forks in the ground, tines up. The sharp tines will deter most small animals … Continue reading
The Art of Deep Reading
Deep reading for me means the luxury of long stretches of uninterrupted time with my books and the freedom of circling and underlining and scribbling in the margins. It’s also the richness of reflection and privilege of focus to forge … Continue reading