Category Archives: Reflections

Make a Home-Cooked Meal and Read a Book

Posted on July 27, 2025 by msw blog

“I’m choosing to go solo this Valentine’s Day — not out of loneliness, but out of self-love. I’ll start by cooking myself a gourmet meal, savoring every bite instead of rushing through my meal while doom scrolling through social media. … Continue reading →

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Buy Yourself a Gift From Tiffany’s 

Posted on July 26, 2025 by msw blog

“I have been a widow for five Valentine’s Days. This year will be my sixth. Last year I started a new tradition. I called a shopper at Tiffany & Co. and told her what I was looking for. Last year … Continue reading →

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Asking for Help

Posted on July 26, 2025 by msw blog

Asking for Help is a Strength For so many of us, strength has been defined by our ability to carry burdens alone, to power through without leaning on others. But true strength lies in allowing ourselves to ask for and … Continue reading →

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Goodbye

Posted on July 24, 2025 by msw blog

I’m not close to my 88-year-old mother. For all of my life we have not gotten along. I never fit into her “mold” for me. I have made the decision not to have any type of communication with her yet … Continue reading →

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love

Posted on July 24, 2025 by msw blog

Love freely, love deeply, love purely. Love yourself the way you always wanted to be loved, and love others the same way. Love well, love often. Love all the earth has to offer for there is beauty in everything. Love … Continue reading →

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