Posted inBeauty & Wellness
The Ultimate Guide to Vanilla Perfume: From Affordable Gems to Luxury Treasures
I'll never forget my first encounter with a true vanilla perfume. It wasn't the sugary…
‘The Song of Achilles’: How Madeline Miller Breathes Life into Greek Myth
Madeline Miller's "The Song of Achilles" takes readers on a deeply moving journey, reimagining an…
‘A Little Life’: The Darkness that Never Ends
Hanya Yanagihara's "A Little Life" is a monumental exploration of human existence that defies easy…
‘The Bell Jar’: Esther Greenwood’s Summer of Dispair
I first encountered "The Bell Jar" in my late teens, a time when I was…
Don’t Believe Everything You Think: The Art of Questioning Your Inner Narratives
"Don't believe everything you think." These five words, the title of Joseph Nguyen's book, hit…
‘The Book of Five Rings’: A Comprehensive Exploration of Musashi’s Timeless Wisdom
Pull up a chair and pour yourself a steaming cup of green tea. Today, we're…
What is a Stoic? ‘The Obstacle is the Way’ Principle
What is a Stoic? Could I become one? It’s a question that took on new…
Posted inMusings
35 Good Conversation Starters for Meaningful Connections in Midlife
As we wade into the enriching waters of midlife, we carry a treasure trove of…
Posted inSelf care Beauty & Wellness
A313 and Tretinoin: My Retinol Dynamic Duo (Plus a Wonderful Sidekick)
For over 13 years (I'm 43 yo), I’ve been exploring the benefits of retinoids, and…
The Midnight Library: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Infinite Lives
When I first picked up The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, I had no idea…