Category Archives: Reflections

A Type of Second Sight

Posted on September 4, 2023 by msw blog

Before my divorce, I took lots of selfies and posted them on Facebook. I read the comments greedily: “Beautiful family,” “looking great.” We must be OK, I reassured myself, if people see us that way. What an astonishment to fall … Continue reading →

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Euphemism

Posted on September 3, 2023 by msw blog

Euphemism for sex ? I don’t have one. Sex Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as … Continue reading →

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Heather

Posted on September 3, 2023 by msw blog

When she was pregnant with me, my mother bought yellow and blue yarn, thinking she would make me a blanket despite not being crafty. She never made it but kept the skeins thinking, “One day, maybe.” Every few years she … Continue reading →

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 Anxiety 

Posted on September 2, 2023 by msw blog

Research shows that to help alleviate stress and anxiety, journaling can lessen intrusive thoughts. In a study, participants who journaled for seven weeks found that consistently writing thoughts in a notebook or journal helped with anxiety. Confused on where to start? … Continue reading →

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Nature

Posted on September 2, 2023 by msw blog

I decided to let nature be my guide by welcoming natural process and seasonal changes and allowing them to dictate the direction of my gardening efforts…I work at nature’s pace, which is slow and seasonal.   Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading →

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