Tag Archives: What would you do ?
Work Life Balance
I finished grad school recently and just started a new corporate job that I’m excited about. However, I’m really nervous about needing to tell my supervisors and co-workers that I need to leave work for an hour each week to … Continue reading
Meet Your Mom at the Airport !
My nephew recently reported that no, he wouldn’t pick up his 77-year-old mother from the airport. “Besides,” he said, “It’s easier to get a taxi, Uber or Lyft.” To that remark, I say: “Easier for whom?” Visiting your loved ones … Continue reading
Neighbor’s Party is BYOB
During the holidays, my husband and I met a new neighbor at a holiday party. We exchanged information and decided we’d get together for lunch in the near future. Well, I got a text from this neighbor yesterday, asking my … Continue reading
Emotional Gifts
After I retired, I had time to go through boxes of personal papers that I had saved. These included letters that current friends and family had written to me over many years. It was fun rereading many of these, but … Continue reading
Food & Friendship
I recently visited friends who moved to another state. I’ve known them for more than 20 years. This recent visit was my fourth visit to their new home. The problem is that my friend doesn’t seem to feel responsible for … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 