Tag Archives: poverty

BookReview: Project Girl

Posted on May 26, 2026 by msw blog

If I had to describe Project Girl by Janet McDonald (2000, 231 pages) in three words, I’d choose heart-wrenching, thought-provoking, and soulful. This book fills you with sadness and frustration even as you keep rooting for her. I first read … Continue reading →

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Election: A plea to progressives

Posted on March 28, 2026 by msw blog

Dear victorious progressives: I didn’t vote for you, but I honestly and sincerely wish you luck. I have voted progressive in the past, and if you can make this work I will again. Everyone knows the horrifying contrast between wealth … Continue reading →

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Home-care workers: The co-op option

Posted on January 31, 2023 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Shortage of caregivers makes aging … Continue reading →

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Let Me Reintroduce Myself!

Posted on January 29, 2023 by msw blog

Does the self you remember feel like you, or like a stranger? Do you seem to be remembering yesterday, or reading a novel about a fictional character? Those questions popped into my mind after reading Wynne Leon “About Page”, and … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus

Posted on December 24, 2022 by msw blog

“There’s a part of me that really does want to always believe in Santa Claus. But when we were kids, we didn’t get that much. I remember one time, we said, ‘We didn’t see Santa Claus.’ We’d waited for him. … Continue reading →

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