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The opposite of love’s indifference (giveaway!)

This post was inspired byĀ The Little Paris Bookshop, by Nina George.Ā (I’ve actually written a more “formal” review of it!)

 

You’ve probably heard of the term, “it’s easier said than done.” It applies to so much in life, and to me, it was a very central theme in

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I’ll send you all my dreams in a letter…

This post was inspired by The Mapmakerā€™s Children by Sarah McCoy, a novel about two women who are connected by an Underground Railroad doll. Join From Left to Write on May 19th as we discuss The Mapmakerā€™s Children.Ā 

Since I’m currently on my OB/GYN rotation, babies, fertility, lady parts, …

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The Spinster Cat Lady

This post was inspired by Spinster: Making A Life One’s Own, by Kate Bolick!Ā 

As far as Chinese standards go, I am actually well on my way to becoming a “剩儳” (leftover woman). When we talk on the phone, my dad likes to …

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How your past shapes your future

This post was inspired by Under Magnolia: A Southern Memoir, by Frances Mayes–a novel that explores the power of landscape, the idea of home, and the lasting force of a chaotic and loving family.Ā 

My childhood was worlds apart from Mayes’–she describes a dark, …

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