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Top 10 Real-Life Spinsters: #9 – Florence Nightingale
Next up on our Sunday list of real-life spinsters comes the Lady of the Lamp… 9. Florence Nightingale Famous for her role in the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale revolutionized how nursing was seen and practiced, especially regarding the treatment of soldiers during foreign wars. She was also a gifted mathematician, and turned her keen and…
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Spinster Review: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg I debated for a while about whether or not to put this book on the American Spinster review list. There are no genuine spinsters in the story, unless you count Sipsey (who had an adopted son), but ultimately I couldn’t ignore how well the…
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Top 5 Answers to “Why Don’t You Have Kids?”
5 Answers to the Question “Why Don’t You Have Kids?” If you’re over 25 and don’t have kids, you’ve probably heard this question before. And you’ll probably hear it again at regular intervals for the next 20 years. It can be difficult to answer such a personal (and often rude) question, so here are 5…
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Top Ten Real-Life Spinsters: #10 – Joan of Arc
Each Sunday for the next two months, The American Spinster will be counting down our list of Top Ten Real-Life Spinsters. These brief biographies will examine the lives of extraordinary single, childfree women who left their mark on the world and made a name for themselves in history. Starting the list of is Joan of…
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Win a poster from Shailey Ann Design (and get a free ebook too!)
I’m so happy about the release of The American Spinster’s new (free) mini ebook that I decided to hold a giveaway to share it! A Single Woman’s Guide to Creating Your Future Home Now shows you how to stop dreaming and start enjoying your living space no matter what your budget or circumstances are. Spinsters,…
