Category Archives: Reflections

Office Culture

Posted on September 14, 2021 by msw blog

I used to be a big believer that office time was essential for productivity, but remote working during the pandemic has proven me completely wrong. Not only has productivity increased — so has happiness. Equally important, we are free to … Continue reading →

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Gram Loves You. Please Call.’

Posted on September 13, 2021 by msw blog

My grandmother Ruth was like a secret agent. Before cellphones or the internet, she would covertly track her grandchildren. At 23, I moved to Mexico to work for a resort. I was, at last, on my own. One night, while … Continue reading →

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Growth Spurt

Posted on September 12, 2021 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

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Quotes or Anything Funny

Posted on September 12, 2021 by msw blog

But lately I’ve just been working on my book and jotting down quotes or anything funny that I think of. The other day I wrote “I am at an age where remembering something right away is as good as an … Continue reading →

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A Mint Lifesaver

Posted on September 11, 2021 by msw blog

After the funeral, I tidied the guest room for my mother, who was moving in temporarily while adjusting to life without my father. I was restless, believing I should have convinced him to see a doctor sooner. When I pulled … Continue reading →

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