Tag Archives: Childhood memories

Down Home Cooking

Posted on April 12, 2017 by msw blog

I discovered a bag of pinto beans today in my pantry that I bought eons ago. No, dry goods don’t go bad to my knowledge, but still… I decided to whip them up. The smell transported me back to childhood … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged Childhood memories, comfort food, family, fiber, Herbn’ Farm NW, history, life lessons, pinto beans, soul food, southern cooking, spring cleaning, turkey | 10 Comments

Defining Poverty : Pages of a Career Journal

Posted on March 22, 2017 by msw blog

“It is so cold outside. I had to walk up the hill to grannies to catch the school bus with no socks and sweater. I hope today is pizza day cause I am really hungry. Didn’t go school yesterday. Aunt … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged assumptions, Believe, bible, Childhood memories, Conservatives, drug addiction, faith, goverment, How did you get here, hungry, inspiration, judgmental, Liberals, lifestyle, parenting, politics, poverty, prayer, research, social and economic observations, social worker, support system, Year of Yes | 5 Comments

Finding your joy and finding your purpose – Pages of a Career Journal

Posted on February 20, 2017 by msw blog

“I’ve had my trials and tribulations,” he says. He’d always been in and out of kitchens: “It’s always been close to my heart.” But he struggled with addiction and ended up in jail. When he got out, his work experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged addiction, Aging out, chance encounters, childhood hunger, Childhood memories, dreams, faith, foodie, fostercare, goals, homeless, How did you get here, inspiration, life, Networking, Operation Sack Lunch, passion, purpose, second chances, SNAP, social worker, transformation, transitional living facilities, trials and tribulations, Year of Yes | 5 Comments

Mushroom Soup’s return visit

Posted on January 20, 2017 by msw blog

When I was a child, my mother would always set an extra plate at dinner. When you asked her why she would say, “You never know who is hungry and may come knocking at your door.” I don’t set an … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged Childhood memories, community, Costco, crate and barell, dinner party, dinnerware, entertaining, family, frozen meals, guess who coming to dinner, happiness, kindness, Meal planning, mushroom soup, quick meals, soup | 3 Comments

Real life Q/A

Posted on October 25, 2016 by msw blog

Do you remember when you learned to write? Do you remember your childhood dreams? I keep a photo on my desk of my childhood self and look at it often, but reading this post made me smile. It’s filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged childhood, Childhood memories, dreams, goals, happiness, history, hope, inspiration, interview, Itsgoingtotakeayear, msw, self growth, success | 5 Comments

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