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Too late: Appreciating Mother’s Day
A snapshot from 2017: on realizing too late the importance of celebrations.
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‘An Advertisement for Toothpaste’: Stories from post-WWII Poland
“But they saw an exhibition of books in a small town and perhaps someone told them that there are people in the world who have a lot of things in their head, and that such people are treated with respect. That was why they wanted Elzbieta to study. ”
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Honouring Tradition: A Grandmother’s Hymnal Last Wish
Music is in our blood. All it takes at any Russian gathering is a few shots of vodka and copious amounts of wine, and heyo! The singing starts.
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Finding Solace in the Sink
Sometimes, the little things make a big difference.
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‘Swan Lake’: A Tale of Broken Promises
Watching this ballet performed live at the Royal Opera House was a bucket list item.
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From Silence to Self-Expression: Embracing my Calling
The “why” behind this blog.
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‘Whose Body?’: A Century-Old Mystery That Still Captivates
“‘As you put it, dear,’ said the Duchess, ‘it all sounds very confusing, and not quite respectable.'”
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‘The Screwtape Letters’: Historical Lessons in Modern Times
“He wants men to be concerned with what they do; our business is to keep them thinking about what will happen to them.”
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‘These Old Shades’: Dinnertime & Family Traditions
“Not ten paces from them Armand de Saint-Vire was standing, as though rooted to the ground. ‘Nom d’un nom d’un nom d’un nom d’un nom!’ he gasped. ‘That,’ said a soft voice behind him, ‘is an expression which I have never admired. It lacks – er – force.’”
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‘The Umbrella’s Story’: a Perfect Book for Kids Aged 5-8
“She knew then that she would rather face the storm than end up like them, crumpled and cowering in a dirty tea chest.”
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‘Joséphine Baker’: A Badass Graphic Novel
“The secret to the fountain of youth is to think youthful thoughts.”
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‘Man’s Search for Meaning’: Insights on Suffering & Purpose
“If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be a meaning in suffering. Suffering is an ineradicable part of life, even as fate and death. Without suffering and death human life cannot be complete.”
