Tag Archives: love

i love you

Posted on November 6, 2023 by msw blog

We were hiking through torrential rain in the Swiss Alps when my 74-year-old mother hollered, “I want to tell you I love you in case I get struck by lightning and die.” It was possible: We were high above the … Continue reading →

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My Sisters, Alongside Me

Posted on November 4, 2023 by msw blog

When my O.C.D. emerged in third grade, my two older sisters suffered alongside me. We shared a bedroom at our home near Milan. Every night, they waited as I turned the light on and off 38 times. When we drove, … Continue reading →

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The Voice of the Father

Posted on November 1, 2023 by msw blog

My friend’s father died recently. When he got sick, his condition deteriorated quickly, and in a matter of days he was gone. My friend and his dad always had a strong relationship, but there were still so many questions to … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on October 31, 2023 by msw blog

Love is not always romance. Love is care, support, checking in, and checking on. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading →

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What is it Like to Live with Dementia?

Posted on October 29, 2023 by msw blog

James Tomlinson in Bedford, England“It’s just frightening. I get hallucinations where I think there are ghosts living in our garden. But my world seems to take on several dimensions. So I don’t know which house I’m in.” Tommy Dunne in Liverpool, England“[Words] … Continue reading →

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