Tag Archives: birthday

Creating a Buffet Line

Posted on December 7, 2022 by msw blog

Now that the turkey is on display and the sides are ready to go, it’s time to do what this holiday is all about: chow down. But instead of rushing to the front of the line, ask everyone to line … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged birthday, buffett, collaboration, communal meals, Competition, compliments, conversation starter, cooking show, culinary challenge, cutlery, dinner, dinner party, dishes, entertaining, etiquette, family meals, holidays, opportunity, Potluck meals | 4 Comments

Good Gifting

Posted on September 1, 2022 by msw blog

Trust your gut- If you see an item that reminds you of your wife or your best friend, pay attention. Nothing is better than when a person opens a gift and says, “This is so me!” Shop During the off- … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged ambitions, anxiety, attention, birthday, confidence, family, gift giving, gifts, human connection, letter, presentation, recognition, sentimental, shopping, success, support system, tradition, trust, Wishes | Leave a comment

How to Express the Unspoken

Posted on December 29, 2021 by msw blog

Hugs, kisses, praise don’t come easily to us. Our family practices a stoic, unspoken love. So how do three daughters tell a dying mother how much we adore her? She was turning 92. A Google search revealed that Jackie Kennedy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged 1929, acknowledgment, birthday, children, communication, conversation, dying, emotional development, encouragement, family, finances, gifting, gifts, goals, gratitude, healing, hope, Indu Balachandran, motherhood, parenting, self reflection, thank you | 2 Comments

Birthday Lies

Posted on August 20, 2021 by msw blog

My twin brother and I exchange gifts on our birthday. In recent years, he’s gotten lazy about it. His presents often seem like last-minute efforts. This year was our 30th birthday, so I expected a little more. But when he … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged ambitions, aspirations, birthday, birthday parties, confidence, Dishonesty, family, gift giving, gifts, human connection, lying, Make a wish, recognition, Resentment, success, support system, tradition, what would you do?, Wishes | 5 Comments

Gardening for a New Season

Posted on July 16, 2020 by msw blog

“Daddy,” my middle daughter said, “for my birthday I want a pretty garden again.” Two years ago, a tiny lump and “Should I have this looked at?” ended with my wife’s memorial service just after Easter. With the time lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Reading | Tagged birthday, Childhood memories, flowers, gardening, Grief, healing project, parenting, planting seeds | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: birthday

Creating a Buffet Line

Good Gifting

How to Express the Unspoken

Birthday Lies

Gardening for a New Season

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