Category Archives: Reflections
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
See the Light?
“Help Papa get off oxygen,” my toddler prays each night for my father. Before Papa’s Covid-19 hospitalization, my son was admitted with pneumonia. Only 2, he knows the prick of needles, the web of tubes, the tickle of plastic in … Continue reading
A Bear Made With Love
Elizabeth, a handmade teddy bear lovingly sewn by my great-grandmother. I was only 2 when I got it as a Christmas gift, so I don’t remember receiving it, but there are pictures of me holding her after I opened the … Continue reading
Imperfect Relative
I envy those people. To be able to tell my brother again that I love him just once more, even when we disagreed, even when we disappointed each other, even when we had each other’s disapproval. I’m not sure who … Continue reading
There’s No Shame In Being Scammed
“One thing that really bothers me is that the people who got conned seem to feel humiliated and ashamed — similar to how many people feel ashamed when they have been sexually assaulted. This is not something to feel ashamed … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 