Category Archives: Reflections
Unoffical Love Language
Taking charge of planning and booking trips so I don’t have to. Sending handwritten letters and postcards. I mail more than 100 each year. It’s how I let people know that wherever I am. I’m thinking of them — Rebecca … Continue reading
Feelings by Name
Get to know your feelings by name. If we didn’t grow up in a family where our full range of emotions was accepted – maybe we were criticized when we were sad or angry- we didn’t learn to be with … Continue reading
Laugh
If you’re not inclined to stop and breathe or meditate in the moment, then laugh! Laughter prompts a diaphragmatic breath, which releases dopamine and serotonin, and reduces stress, anxiety and muscle tension. Create your own “laugh track” such as jokes or … Continue reading
An Envelope of Photos
I remember Mom bringing you home to our Moscow apartment, a tiny life wrapped in a white blanket. We shared a bunk bed for years. You threw yourself to the floor, a temper tantrum — Grandma wanted you to take … Continue reading
Loungewear and Pajamas
Are loungewear and pajamas the same?Loungewear and sleepwear are two different types of clothing worn and used for different purposes. While sleepwear is used specifically for sleeping, loungewear can be worn for casual purposes like going out for a walk … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 