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RAVE -Little Acts of Thoughtfulness

Posted on March 13, 2023 by msw blog

RAVE to a kind grocery shopper. I am 86 and do my shopping every Tuesday morning at a store in Burien. I go early because my partner has Alzheimer’s disease, and it works for me to go early. I never take … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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