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Present Company

Posted on March 26, 2021 by msw blog

More than once, at different people’s homes, I have been served chocolates or wine I gave as host gifts months or even a year before. I know that once given, a gift is no longer under my control. But I … Continue reading →

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Get In The Mood

Posted on February 12, 2021 by msw blog

Finding joy has been tricky lately. May I  suggest a little romance? Breakfast in bed, flowers or a small gift for your honey may bring the simple but important things into focus. Displaying love ignites our core… Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading →

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Pleasure of home

Posted on October 23, 2020 by msw blog

Finding pleasure at home-whether in a family dinner or a book club or a backyard barbecue – can give us the strength to go out into the world and do incredible things

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Gardening for a New Season

Posted on July 16, 2020 by msw blog

“Daddy,” my middle daughter said, “for my birthday I want a pretty garden again.” Two years ago, a tiny lump and “Should I have this looked at?” ended with my wife’s memorial service just after Easter. With the time lost … Continue reading →

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Why Gardening

Posted on May 27, 2020 by msw blog

Higher self-esteem – even a single session helps you feel productive and purposeful Improved focus – doing a single task like weeding or igging is meditative, which can give your brain practice in focusing. .  

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