Tag Archives: friendship
Retirement
I will turn 65 in a few months and have announced my plans to retire. I have a long list of things I want to do, and after 50 years of employment and saving, I am well situated for these … Continue reading
Celebrate a Friend
Give her a simple, pretty notebook with the first few pagesfilled out: things she says that she loves, little habits you’venoticed, the meals only she makes just right. Leave the rest forher to fill in as a daily gratitude or … Continue reading
Bigger Dream
“I want to be with people who help me dream bigger.” There is magic in being with folks who don’t let you stay small. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life … Continue reading
Socially Perplexed
My wife and I have a fair number of friend groups. We enjoy social gatherings, especially dinners out, with all the groups. But only one or two of the couples ask us out as much as we ask them. The … Continue reading
Practice Specific Appreciation
In a longstanding relationship, we may know what we mean to the other person—but it still helps to say it. I recently went to dinner with a friend who was going through a rough time at work. We relaxed and … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 