Tag Archives: conversation

Food & Friendship

Posted on April 30, 2023 by msw blog

I recently visited friends who moved to another state. I’ve known them for more than 20 years. This recent visit was my fourth visit to their new home. The problem is that my friend doesn’t seem to feel responsible for … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures, Reading | Tagged conversation, etiquette, expectation, family, farmers market, food, friends, friendship, grocery shopping, houseguest, How did you get here, hunger, hungry, invitation, Privileged, query, thankful, What would you do ? | Leave a comment

Best Husband Ever

Posted on April 30, 2023 by msw blog

My husband and I are both teachers. On our 10th anniversary, I suggested that we review our vows and give grades for how well we had achieved our commitments. Going line by line, we gave our ratings on vows like, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Achievement, active listening, anniversary, commitments, conversation, humor, husband, joy, list, love, marriage, ratings, realationship, teachers, vows, wife | 1 Comment

Photo Hosatge

Posted on April 27, 2023 by msw blog

With cellphones holding thousands of photos, I have found myself being held hostage by people searching their phones for photos. These are the people who, in the middle of a conversation, get excited to show a particular picture. Oftentimes, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged boundaries, camera, conversation, Dead See Scroll, disruptive, ethics, hostage, inspiration, interruptions, memories, photo album, photos, realationships, respect, searching, social cues, Technology, tired | 2 Comments

Slow Progress Allows Me The Flexibility to Adapt

Posted on April 26, 2023 by msw blog

Slow progress allows me the flexibility to adapt: Many times we want to just be at the destination, but one of the benefits of slower, steady progression is that it allows us to tweak our methods and remember to enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Achievement, confidence, conversation, destination, determination, discouraged, dreams, faith, flexibility, Future, goals, guidance, happiness, inspiration, journey, life, Milestone, mindfulness, opportunity, perspective, progress, support | 4 Comments

Inspire yourself

Posted on April 23, 2023 by msw blog

“My father and his family came from Cuba with nothing and fashioned a new life with freedom, hard work, and perseverance. I understand deeply that my life, and the privileges it comes with, exist because they were hard fought for. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged aspirations, conversation, creative, creativity, freedom, gratitude, habits, hard work, hustle, immigrant hustle, inspiration, inspirations, obligation, perseverance, privilege, productive, traits | Leave a comment

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