Author Archives: msw blog
Comforts of Home
I grew up in a very loud, busy house and so I feel safe and comfortable when there is mayhem around me. I think it’s why I love movie sets – Margot Robbie Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the … Continue reading
Huggable Ivy
After a terrible year (I was attacked in my home then suffered through a difficult divorce), my elderly parents visited and helped me pull the ivy that had swallowed my backyard. My father said, “Don’t let that take over again, … Continue reading
Old Planters
As your plants grow and thrive, you’ll need to spend more money to repot them. But don’t throw away your old pots or feel pressured to fill them immediately. Instead, keep them for reuse in the future, or consider swapping … Continue reading
The One
“You’ll know when he’s ‘the one’,” my mother said. She died when I was 20, leaving no further guidance. At 23, I was stale inventory by Jewish matchmaking standards. Despair settled in. Until one Shabbat afternoon when Phil, an old … Continue reading
Best Advice
“Notice the signs of loneliness — on the bus, in a queue, in a cafe — and speak to the person. The comment can be simple, such as ‘Beautiful sunny day today’ or ‘Oh, look at that cloud, more rain … Continue reading →