Category Archives: Reflections
Rite of Passage
No right of passage is achieved without pain. After labor, comes our collective rebirth. Don’t let up. Victory’s within the mile. Positively Purging–I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to … Continue reading
One Last Lovely Dinner
My father lay dying of the coronavirus. A normally ebullient 96-year-old, he drifted in and out of consciousness as I, also infected, sat at his bedside. His lucid moments were precious opportunities for connection and FaceTime calls with his grandchildren. … Continue reading
Keep Your Hands Busy
While most of us find ourselves somewhat isolated or stuck at home, having a creative outlet can be incredible restorative when the alternative is spiraling deeper into bad news. An art project will help you to both keep your hands … Continue reading
An Open Purse on the Park Bench
My grandmother’s purse sat open and unattended on a park bench in the 1950s Bronx. Alarmed, my young mother said, “Mom, your purse is open!” “It’s OK, honey,” my grandmother said. “If someone takes it, they need it more than … Continue reading
Pleasure of Home
What does home mean to you? It’s a place for relaxation, decompression, and creating memories
Real Life of an MSW 