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Do Give at Unexpected Times

Posted on March 29, 2025 by msw blog

While we tend to give gifts for special occasions — holidays, birthdays, graduations — presents given outside these kinds of celebrations are even more appreciated by recipients, Givi and a colleague reported in a 2021 study. The research found that a … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on December 22, 2024 by msw blog

Give yourself permission to do something different. We don’t always have to be and do what we and others expect of ourselves. Dare yourself to do something you haven’t done before. No need to make it an effort. It’s often … Continue reading →

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A Love Language

Posted on December 10, 2024 by msw blog

Gift giving is a love language. The tradition of holiday presents is not the commercialism lamented in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” It’s a way of seeing and being seen. Expressing affection, tangibly, in a way that lingers long after you’ve … Continue reading →

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Unexpected

Posted on September 27, 2024 by msw blog

My husband and I live near his parents. They are very nice people, but they have a terrible habit of showing up at our house uninvited. Like they’re out doing errands and then they just stop in. Honestly, I do … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on September 11, 2024 by msw blog

Life’s beautiful chaos is such a metaphor for so many things. We can prepare and that does make life easier but we never know what will transpire when we get into the “arena” of life.  Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading →

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