Tag Archives: social work
The Plastic Cops
“Smugglers can receive up to six months in jail.” That statement alone left me reeling from the absurdness of this article (A vigilant Rwanda is winning the war on plastic bags ). These individuals were not smuggling drugs, animals, or … Continue reading
Advice from a Horoscope
People who complain endlessly about their problems mustn’t’ get under your skin. Show them that there’s a way to meet obligations while also enjoying the lighter side of life. Motto of the month: knowledge speaks wisdom listens. Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading
Jailed over Truancy
The headline jumped out like a bright pink elephant. The article Philly locks up kids for truancy, fighting – then goes after parents for child support that image alone made me want to yell. I have heard many absurd things as … Continue reading
Knocked Up
I wished somebody had taught me about my body, about healthy sexuality, when I was young and made sure I knew what to do in order not to get pregnant” Cherisse Scott Like Ellen Goodman, in the article What happened … Continue reading
Not In my Zip Code
This article Michigan says 38 underperforming public schools could close simply made me want to scream. So much stood out for me, but the elephant in the print was “Twenty-five of the schools targeted for closure are in Detroit, a … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 