Category Archives: Reading

Why Would Anyone Rent to Own?

Posted on July 22, 2020 by msw blog

The title of the article caught my eye Why Would Anyone Rent to Own? My quick witted smart ass answer was “So poor people can stay poor and impoverished, and because we now live in an instant society where individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged benefits, budget, credit, debt, Delayed gratification, direct deposit, economic crisis, financial responsibility, free delivery, income, interest rates, Leasing options, Patience, poverty, rent to own, setup, SNAP, social worker | Leave a comment

The Elderly

Posted on July 21, 2020 by msw blog

The title of the article “Don’t Patronize Older Adults by Calling Them ‘the Elderly’” annoyed me. As a woman of color, I was raised to call my elders “sir” or “ma’am”; and, yes, I have referred to a group of … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged ageism, aging, binaries, book review, conversation, cultural differences, elders, ma’am, patronizing, respect, sir, touchy, vanity | 11 Comments

Betrayal

Posted on July 17, 2020 by msw blog

He betrayed you—maybe more than once. Then he changed. Now what? There are few people harder to trust than an addict. He will look you right in the eye and tell you he’s clean, tell you he has finally kicked … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged addict, addiction, boundaries, challenges and barriers, desperate, emotional development, faith, family, forgiveness, hope, judgmental, mental health, Negative thought, perspective, realationships, reliable, revelation, strength, trust, trustworthy | Leave a comment

Gardening for a New Season

Posted on July 16, 2020 by msw blog

“Daddy,” my middle daughter said, “for my birthday I want a pretty garden again.” Two years ago, a tiny lump and “Should I have this looked at?” ended with my wife’s memorial service just after Easter. With the time lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Reading | Tagged birthday, Childhood memories, flowers, gardening, Grief, healing project, parenting, planting seeds | 2 Comments

The List

Posted on July 15, 2020 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

Posted in Reading | Tagged Comical Explanation, essential, home remodel, humor, list, preparation, Quarantine, stay at home order, supplies | 4 Comments

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