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Parenting Advice

Posted on December 4, 2022 by msw blog

Parenting is its own kind of craftmanship- Ben Napler Let kids touch the breakables really- Vern Yip Let kids order their own ice cream -Rick Steves When I was five years old, my father brought a small farm where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged advice, Authentic Self, character, children, connection, family, fatherhood, leadership, life, love, motherhood, parenting, protector, responsibilities, self awareness, thoughts | 3 Comments

The Experience

Posted on November 25, 2022 by msw blog

Give experiences not things. Studies show that happiness comes more from pleasurable experiences than from objects. Give gifts you can enjoy together – tickets to ball games, a jaunt to the city to a museum or the theater, or a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged entertaining, experience, family, getaway, gift ideas, happiness, life, life moments, memories, mindfulness, moments, museum, time | 2 Comments

Peaceful Giving

Posted on November 24, 2022 by msw blog

Make peace with purging old gifts: First, re-experience the joy. The giver felt joy when they bought the gift for you, and you experienced joy when you received it. But you don’t have to keep holding on to the things … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged antiques, Childhood memories, family, Family Heirlooms, gifts, giving, heirlooms, joy, letting go, memories, peace, purging, Reflections, Regifting, treasures, vintage | Leave a comment

Kindness from Strangers

Posted on November 24, 2022 by msw blog

RAVE to the holiday party invitations beginning to flow as we exit the pandemic. It will be great to celebrate with friends and family once again. Please RSVP in a timely manner. Your host needs an accurate head count to order a turkey, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged career fair, celebrate, community, family, friends, good Samaritan, invitations, kindness, librarian, memories, paying forward, rave, recycling, reservations, stranger, thank you, thankful, thoughtfulness | 2 Comments

Legacy

Posted on November 18, 2022 by msw blog

Legacy is about honoring the power to create for you to write your own story and about creating that power for others. My work writes into the legacy of the many Black women who made me possible, from my great … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged creativity, emotions, family, fear, Future, generations, goals, guardian, hair, happiness, knowledge, leaderships, learning, legacy, power, reflection of self, social equality, story, strength | 3 Comments

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