Tag Archives: what would you do?

Off-Duty Veterinarian

Posted on March 4, 2024 by msw blog

The subject of the off-duty veterinarian left me particularly unnerved and disappointed. I was raised as a preacher’s son. My parents instilled in me and my three brothers a desire to serve others regardless of the task. They lived a life of … Continue reading →

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Baited and Switched

Posted on March 2, 2024 by msw blog

I’ve been planning a vacation with a few friends for several months. The group is a mixture of singles and marrieds, and two of the couples have one small child each. In planning this trip, the parents all said upfront … Continue reading →

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Etiquette

Posted on January 19, 2024 by msw blog

I have a question concerning etiquette. Is it OK for a friend to take a photo of you while you’re eating and to not even let you know? My friend did this. I called her the next day to ask … Continue reading →

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Walk of Love

Posted on September 28, 2023 by msw blog

I traveled from New York to Leiden to visit my mother who was ailing with advanced lung disease. On my first morning, groggy with jet lag, I found her at my bedside, holding my favorite biscuits. “How did you get … Continue reading →

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Accessibility Matters

Posted on November 17, 2022 by msw blog

Last weekend, I brought my 8-year-old daughter to a very large museum. Though my daughter is healthy, I knew that she would get tired walking through the galleries, so I decided to borrow a wheelchair from the coat check for … Continue reading →

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