Author Archives: msw blog
Why Libraries Are Essential
Libraries don’t just lend books. They are true community spaces with free events, classes and access to the equipment of modern life. Streaming platforms (Kanopy, Hoopla) are common. Some libraries have maker spaces (3D printers, crafting tools). For families, they’re … Continue reading
Kid stuff’s a drag? Time for a drag
Regarding the June 30 Health & Science article “The warning that you should delay swimming after eating holds no water”: My friends and I figured out the reason behind the myth of having to wait 30 minutes after eating before … Continue reading
reflecting with compassion
how well did i handle what i didn’t see coming? how did i care for myself when things felt unstable, heavy, or unclear? did i listen to my body when it asked for rest — even when the world rewarded … Continue reading
The Last Lecture
The Last Lecture (2008, 206 pages) by Randy Pausch. I read this book years ago. I didn’t remember it all when I picked it up again, but the convertible story has always stuck with me. It is a story in which … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 