Tag Archives: children

Modern Day Lynching

Posted on April 13, 2023 by msw blog

I was struck by the brazenness of it. The length of time. It was something that stuck with me. The defiance of the people who are pleading for assistance. The indifference to the pleas of the victim. Because if you … Continue reading →

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One Coin, Three Sides

Posted on April 9, 2023 by msw blog

When I was 5, I showed my father the back of my hand: “This is my Indian side.” I flipped my hand over: “And this is my white side.” My father indulged me until I was about 7, when he … Continue reading →

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Addiction

Posted on March 18, 2023 by msw blog

Addiction comes into a family like a snake and slowly squeezes until somebody dies. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Children

Posted on February 28, 2023 by msw blog

We want better reasons for having children than not knowing how to prevent them — Dora Russel ‘The human race is challenged more than ever before to demonstrate our mastery, not over nature but of ourselves.’  — Rachel Carson  To nourish children and raise … Continue reading →

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Worried Parent

Posted on February 18, 2023 by msw blog

You often mention the need to exercise “compassionate detachment,” especially with adult children. I need advice on how to make that shift. There is a saying that being a parent is like having your heart wander around the world without … Continue reading →

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