Personal letter

Check out my selection of personal notes to the reader, including my latest hand-written year in reviews, AMA’s, announcements, and more.

A Tiny Little Corner On The Internet For Meaningful Conversations

I grew up watching women from all across the country sharing their personal stories on

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How a Misunderstood Illness Got Its Name

During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, people believed that the unpleasant, humid air in swampy areas caused illness.

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Could Perfume Help Us Fight Mosquitoes?

A soft, floral fragrance that keeps mosquitoes away.

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Why I’m Saying Goodbye to Q&As and Hello to Letters

The very first reader question I answered when I started my monthly Q&A in 2021 was about the

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What I’ve Learned From David Bowie

In 1997, David Bowie developed an internet service provider bowie.net — now Davidbowie.com. As one of the first artists in the industry, he put downloadable songs on the website. He…

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Sleeping Under the Sahara Sky

Exactly 6 years ago, I was here. In Merzouga, Morocco. After finishing my chores, and with my love. It was the kind of moment I had secretly hoped for all…

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This Once Obscure Little Blog Few People Read

I’ve been thinking about blogs lately because I miss them. I am very attached to things that fade into obsolescence. For years, I wrote an obscure little blog few people…

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How Beauty Filled Their Days

Women seem to care a lot about beauty. It is fascinating to have a look at what is being done to look good. Whoever looks at women’s history must conclude that this has never been different, but how we think about things like beauty and what we do to achieve this has changed quite a bit throughout history.

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Big Curly Hair, Hips, And Belly Dancing

The very first CD I ever bought with my own hard-earned money was Shakira's

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The Cause I Can’t Ignore

When I first dipped my toes into the world of philanthropy, I quickly realized there was much more to it than I had initially imagined. Last year, for example, I attended…

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