Tag Archives: family

Things You Save in a Fire 

Posted on September 24, 2024 by msw blog

Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center (2019, fiction, 368 pages). I wouldn’t be surprised if this were turned into a Hallmark movie. The story is heartwarming, emotional, satisfying, engaging, and a page turner. Readers will appreciate the useful … Continue reading →

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Remember This Phrase

Posted on September 23, 2024 by msw blog

“If everything’s a treasure, nothing’s a treasure.” It’s hard to let go of sentimental items, like your kid’s first report card, their baby shoes, their 14 soccer trophies. But! If you keep all the things that have ever meant something … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes

Posted on September 4, 2024 by msw blog

RAVE to a birthday surprise. During my 80th birthday party, a table of six next to us overheard my friends wishing me a happy birthday. To my surprise, at the end of their meal, they came over and wished me a happy … Continue reading →

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Connection

Posted on September 1, 2024 by msw blog

A family cookout sounds like the perfect way to find your zen. Sometimes only your loved ones can give you that extra push to keep going. Take your mind off your finances and spend more moments in silence, just admiring … Continue reading →

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Stories

Posted on August 19, 2024 by msw blog

RS: You talk a lot about the importance of sharing our stories. Why’s that? BP: People’s hearts and minds are changed by storytelling. They’re changed by hearing other people’s experiences. If you don’t have access to seeing someone else’s lived experience, … Continue reading →

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