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The opposite of love’s indifference (giveaway!)

This post was inspired by The Little Paris Bookshop, by Nina George. (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 Mapmaker’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 Mapmaker’s Children

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

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The Spinster Cat Lady

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

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

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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. 

My childhood was worlds apart from Mayes’–she …

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