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A Lesson Before Dying

Posted on November 8, 2016 by msw blog

Real life confession, this book A Lesson Before Dying  by Ernest J. Gaines ,has been on my book shelf FOREVER. The story is set in a small Cajun community in the late 1940s. Jefferson, a young black man, is an … Continue reading →

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The Power of Mindfulness

Posted on October 18, 2016 by msw blog

{Preparation 10 (Passion +Persistence)} + {Connection 10 (Compassion +Courage)} + {Excellence 10 (Achievement + Wisdom)} =Power {P110 (P2+P3)} + {C110 (C2+C3)} + {E10 (A+W)} = Power Follow your passion with persistence, magnified by intense preparation. Use compassion and courage to … Continue reading →

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New Rules for College Financial Aid Accounts

Posted on October 15, 2016 by msw blog

“How should I decide what account to use for a financial aid refund?” Real life moment- if someone asked me what the first word that  pops in your mind that described life after college I would say student loan debt … Continue reading →

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Love Letter of Thanks

Posted on October 11, 2016 by msw blog

My spouse eyed my journal on my nightstand and asked, “How the purging was going?” I am sure he didn’t think I had been purging, as my career journal is still overflowing with articles. I cheerfully assured him I had … Continue reading →

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The Medication Generation?

Posted on September 22, 2016 by msw blog

Scientists say most antidepressants don’t work for children or teenagers with major depression, some may be unsafe, and the quality of evidence about these drugs is so bad the researchers cannot be sure if any are truly effective or safe. … Continue reading →

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