Tag Archives: community

friendship

Posted on September 13, 2026 by msw blog

I just found out that my friend reads ALL of my substack essays! And not just reads them, but can literally quote sentences from them! I know that‘s not a big deal to a lot of people, but to know … Continue reading →

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How to be a villager

Posted on September 9, 2026 by msw blog

“Everybody’s longing for community. We long to be part of a village. We long to havepeople come over and help us. But when’s the last time you’ve hosted something? When’s the last time you helped somebody move? When’s the last … Continue reading →

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RAVE

Posted on September 3, 2026 by msw blog

RAVE to George! He pulled over on a hectic section of I-5 South to help my friend and me change our flat tire. We were facing a one-plus hour wait for roadside assistance. He shared that he used to help people … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Kindness

Posted on August 18, 2026 by msw blog

RAVE to the young woman who randomly gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers in the parking lot of a Metropolitan Market! RAVE to MSHH Donor Closet and its volunteers. My son died in January, and we had a wheelchair and other items … Continue reading →

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Spiritual reflection

Posted on August 2, 2026 by msw blog

May I become at all times, both now and foreverA protector of those without protectionA guide for those who have lost their wayA ship for those with oceans to crossA bridge for those with rivers to crossA sanctuary for those … Continue reading →

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