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intj female peeking through hole in yellow paper

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So I’m an INTJ female. Now what?

I finally tried the Myers-Briggs personality test, and it turns out I’m an INTJ female. OK – but what does this mean? —– In general,

3. December 2023

Lesser common coat of arms of Austria Hungary

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The strange story of the 2-day Republic of Heinzenland

The demise of the Habsburg Empire in 1918 triggered a bitter conflict over the region of German West Hungary between Austria and Hungary. This struggle

5. July 2023

Mischievous litle girl looking over table edge

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Confessions of an awkward woman

I have behaved, but not conformed. —– I never set out to be a Contrary Mary. I don’t act with the explicit intention of hurting

13. June 2023

Crown-shaped cookies on a plate with Union Jack

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King Charles III’s Coronation: A Review

As a lifelong monarchist, there was no way in the world I was going to miss the Coronation of King Charles III. Well, now all

11. May 2023

Silver upcycled earrings made from teaspoons

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Lovely Things: The Teaspoon Upcycled Earrings

In my series “Lovely Things”, I look at the beautiful objects I own and explore the stories behind them. Today: upcycled earrings from Finland. —–

28. April 2023

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Lovely Things: A Tale of Two Jackets

In my series “Lovely Things”, I look at the beautiful objects I own and explore the stories behind them. Today: my two statement jackets and

27. April 2023

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Lovely Things: The Uzbek Lacquer Box

In my series “Lovely Things”, I look at the beautiful objects I own and explore the stories behind them. Today: a relic from an extinct

23. April 2023

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Fans saying “Madonna’s face looks dreadful” is a sign that her mission is accomplished

Madonna taught us girls how to be fierce, fearless and outspoken. Now we are using those powers to reject her leadership —– It’s official. I’ve

27. March 2023

Bride in white dress running away from her wedding

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Marriage is not for me

This is not a divorce story, but marriage is not for me. —– When I was growing up, I held a number of assumptions about

27. December 2022

Hipster male with a large black backpack travels on a diverging bridge against city landscape and bright blue sky

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William, Harry…and a very millennial dilemma

Think that royal dramas aren’t relatable? Not so fast. —- Oh, good Lord — won’t the pair of them just go away and be quiet

19. December 2022

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