Author Archives: msw blog
Peaches’ Last Message
Grandma Peaches always loved Valentine’s Day. In 2008, she enlisted two of her adult granddaughters, Rebecca and Judith, to help her craft handmade cards for all 21 of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Overcoming both frailty and dementia, Peaches sat … Continue reading
DIY Desk
A wood countertop from resting on two filing cabinets is a cool bargain desk. 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 … Continue reading
Create a Foyer
Create a foyer. Even if your studio doesn’t have a dedicated entry area, it’s important to create one, Claire says, because it gives you a moment to pause and take a breath before entering your home. “If you don’t have this, … Continue reading
It is Not Compassionate To Turn a Blind Eye
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: “Drug use on Sound Transit … Continue reading
Repurpose the closet
Repurpose the closet. There’s nothing worse than feeling as if you don’t have any separation between your time during and after work. If you have a small closet, consider turning it into an office, Claire says. Empty it, then add a small … Continue reading
