Tag Archives: birthday

(Happy) Birthday

Posted on February 27, 2026 by msw blog

“I’m an auntie to 18 nieces and nephews. My sisters say it’s unfair I only buy presents for some of them. I’m doing well financially, but gifts for 18 nieces and nephews add up. I don’t have strong bonds with … Continue reading →

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Grace of God

Posted on November 15, 2024 by msw blog

So last Sunday, I celebrated the absolutely astonishing miracle that I, specifically, was even born. As Fredrick Buechner wrote, “The grace of God means something like, ‘Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are because the … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes

Posted on September 4, 2024 by msw blog

RAVE to a birthday surprise. During my 80th birthday party, a table of six next to us overheard my friends wishing me a happy birthday. To my surprise, at the end of their meal, they came over and wished me a happy … Continue reading →

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25

Posted on December 13, 2023 by msw blog

I look forward to trying 25. I feel like I’m really taking charge of my life and my destiny. Erica Lall Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others … Continue reading →

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My Sweetie

Posted on May 7, 2023 by msw blog

We’ve endured lockdowns in Shanghai since March 2022, surfacing with just a day to buy provisions before going back into “house arrest.” My husband’s birthday fell on the second day of the current lockdown. I gave him, my spouse of … Continue reading →

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