Tag Archives: family
Breaking the Sibling Bond
How to Set Boundaries Without Breaking the Sibling Bond 1. Identify your limits before the next crisis hits.It’s easier to set boundaries when you’re clear on what you can and cannot give, before you’re in the heat of an emergency. … Continue reading
The best mail I ever received
In the back of one of my closets is an unopened FedEx box from my mother. My 92-year-old mom died on March 8, 2019, and this box was delivered on March 11, 2019, as though it was mailed by the … Continue reading
With Love
I have a few words of encouragement for the young lady whose grandmother had developed dementia (“Loving Granddaughter”). My mom passed away 20 years ago from Parkinson’s disease and dementia. I am in my late 70s now, but I remember … Continue reading
Your Ticket to Dinner
Some traditions come with requirements. Dr. Tai, the middle child of three daughters, grew up with a Thanksgiving ritual that her mother took very seriously: gratitude as your “ticket to dinner.” “Since we were old enough to say grace, my … Continue reading
Make a Christmas Brunch
Instead of going all-out for Christmas dinner, make a brunch spread instead. Include an assortment of pastries, fruit, butters, and jams. Serve on a wood serving board for easy cleanup. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 