Tag Archives: entertaining

Travel

Posted on January 24, 2024 by msw blog

What is the most uninformative statement that people are inclined to make? My nominee would be “I love to travel.” This tells you very little about a person, because nearly everyone likes to travel; and yet people say it, because, for … Continue reading →

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Best Advice

Posted on January 15, 2024 by msw blog

My college pastor once told me, “Don’t send flowers when someone dies, send flowers when they are alive.” That advice has always stuck with me. It reminds me to show my gratitude in the here and now. — Bethany Anderson   You … Continue reading →

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 4-Step Formula to Politely Decline an Invitation

Posted on January 12, 2024 by msw blog

Remember that “no” is a complete sentence and you aren’t obligated to go to any event you don’t want to. Then, try out the CARE rule to politely decline an invite. 

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Vino Lover

Posted on January 12, 2024 by msw blog

Recently my husband’s high school class organized a get together at a classmate’s home, with about 30 people in attendance. I brought a bottle of wine and handed it to the hostess. While chatting with some of his other classmates … Continue reading →

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Stop Waiting

Posted on December 21, 2023 by msw blog

We kept waiting for the right time to come, but somehow it didn’t. The day wasn’t quite special enough the occasion not quite as big as we thought it needed to be, I set the delicate cup and saucer in … Continue reading →

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