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.

Q&A: The Best Countries To Visit

Every month, I publish an answer to a reader’s question. Here’s a transcript of my answer to the reader’s question about riding a motorbike. Hi Lisanne, I wonder what are…

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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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Q&A: Which Three Writers Would I Invite To a Dinner Party?

Hi Lisanne, you’re organizing a dinner party. Which three writers, dead or alive, do you invite? I’m someone who loves to cook, so first I focus on the food: stuffed…

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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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Why You Should Show Your Work

​I often encourage myself and other people to show our work. I enjoy letting others peek behind the scenes and share with them the messy, fresh-baked drafts. I take great…

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How I Put Together My Newsletter

Every two weeks, I sit down to curate my newsletter---it’s a mix of ideas, recommendations, and little sparks of inspiration that I hope will brighten your day. It's also one…

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More Tiny Bits, Now Twice A Month

I’m happy to announce that I’m upgrading my publishing frequency.

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