Tag Archives: memories

Family Affair

Posted on September 23, 2021 by msw blog

Usually there are 20 of us, or even more than that. Basically all my grandmother’s children, her grandkids, and her great-grandkids. We all sit around the table together, and there’s no space at all, and it’s one of the most … Continue reading →

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The Inheritance

Posted on September 17, 2021 by msw blog

My mother-in-law died recently, and my husband and I have been spending evenings and weekends going through her things. It’s a lot of work! I found a silver candlestick with a note from a deceased cousin: Apparently, the candlestick is … Continue reading →

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Gifts From The Heart

Posted on September 10, 2021 by msw blog

I bought my ( now deceased) husband a heart ornament every year, stating with our own first tree – that one goes on top every year. As my kids and i decorate, they love hearing about where I got them, … Continue reading →

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Finding and Getting to Know Your Childhood

Posted on September 8, 2021 by msw blog

What were you like as a child or teen? Be honest. Were you the super-organized person you are today? Did you do everything you were told? Chances are, the answer is no. It takes a long time (25 years!) for … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting

Posted on September 2, 2021 by msw blog

While 2020 was certainly challenge for a myriad of reasons, one bright spot was reconnecting with a childhood friend.  I got so emotional when she reached out, because I instantly recalled the joy of our friendship had brought me as a … Continue reading →

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