Category Archives: Reflections
Mother’s Love
In the winter of my 40th year, I received a cancer diagnosis that required major surgery. I packed my hospital bag and kissed my spouse, toddler and baby goodbye. While there, a Canadian storm pelted the area with every precipitation … Continue reading
Creative Project
Blige, is reveling in her newfound peace and her many creative projects — and her single status. “Divorce, that took a load off,” she says, leaning back in her chair. “The day that I began to lighten up is the … Continue reading
Relationship Change
What pushed you to make this change? I had kind of flirted with online dating off and on over the years, but during covid I was like, “Let me develop system to apply some of the same standards I have … Continue reading
RANT
RANT to “pet friendly” accommodations that charge $20 per dog per night and then state in their instructions that there should be “no evidence of the pet, such as hair.” How can places reasonably expect to rent to people with dogs … Continue reading
Thrive
Growth takes effort, we know, but it needn’t always require constant toil. Think of how far a little sunshine and a sprinkle of water go toward making a seedling sprout. What little habits shift can you make this season feel … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 