Author Archives: msw blog

Catholic Church: Confessors Should Report Abusers

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 As a lifelong Catholic, I was … Continue reading →

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No will

The following happened three times this month to people I know! Here’s the story: Somebody died with no will, and left their loved ones to deal with the aftermath. My friends are having trouble getting into bank accounts to pay … Continue reading →

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Possibilities

Dear God, please help me imagine the possibilities in my life. If I’m feeling called to change, help me be brave enough to design a new way forward for me, my family, and my country. Amen. Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading →

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Choice

The point is less what we choose than that we have the power to make a choice.” — Gloria Steinem Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark … Continue reading →

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Best Gift: Give Someone Your Undivided Attention

Our phones do not deserve all the attention we give them; the people right in front of us do. People blossom under attention—especially children. Read a book with a little one. Spend one-on-one time with a teenager. Make it a … Continue reading →

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