Category Archives: Reading

Beautiful Scent

Posted on January 22, 2021 by msw blog

Author Rita Snowden tells a delightful story about visiting a small village in Dover, England. Sitting outside a café one afternoon enjoying a cup of tea, she became aware of a beautiful scent. Rita asked a waiter where it was … Continue reading →

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This is America

Posted on January 20, 2021 by msw blog

The title alone, grabbed my attention Millions of Americans risk losing power and water as unpaid utility bills pile up and made me cringe.  What kind of world do we live in when a company shuts off one’s utility during a … Continue reading →

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Apology Annihilator

Posted on January 15, 2021 by msw blog

Apologies are easy, or so it would seem. We utter them all the time for minor things without a second thought: “Sorry, I’m running late.” “Sorry, what did you say?” “I’m sorry, but I was here first.” But making a sincere apology is … Continue reading →

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Entitlement

Posted on January 13, 2021 by msw blog

Every year, I send my adult daughter a check for her birthday and Christmas. She told me she prefers cash to other gifts. But she never, ever acknowledges them or thanks me. This has been going on for years! I … Continue reading →

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Technology

Posted on January 7, 2021 by msw blog

Rediscovering this article Judge: 84-year-old doctor who doesn’t use computer can’t regain license left me a) wondering if Dr. Anna Konopka is still alive (a quick Google search produced no updates) b) reminded me of Dr. Seth Hazlitt, the fictional … Continue reading →

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