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A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

10 February 2025 • Kimberly

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Gifts to give someone you love—including yourself—this Valentine's Day.   First Editions of Their Favorite Books Or, surprise them with a special binding of a book they don't own yet, from an author they cherish. An old boyfriend had gifted me a beautiful copy of letters from a man to ... Read More

Five Things (1.24.25)

24 January 2025 • Kimberly

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1. I've journaled fairly consistently since childhood, but as of late, this ritual has become more of a cathartic practice rather than a point of pleasure. I'm unsure what to make of this shift just yet, but documenting feels precious. Necessary, even, because it seems to be the only thing that ... Read More

The Morning After

21 January 2025 • Kimberly

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It's somber, the morning after. Sobering, too. So much so that a part of me wanted to spend the day curled up in bed—but the best revenge is living despite, even if in spite, of. Joy is an act of resistance, I'm told. I'm not there yet (which is why I've been quiet on my little corner of the ... Read More

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