The American Spinster
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Spinster Review: Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars
Enjoy The American Spinster Review of L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars Because I adore these books and highly recommend them, I’ve included affiliate links in this post. Please read my affiliate links disclosure here. About the Anne series L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is well-known, even…
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How to Enjoy Your Solo Home
I’ve written peripherally about this before, but today I want to devote an entire post to this novel idea. So here it is: You should enjoy your home. Groundbreaking, isn’t it? I know it’s not a new idea, but it’s something that people say they do, or want to do, and never actually do. Unless…
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The American Spinster’s Easter Giveaway
Welcome to the American Spinster’s Easter Giveaway! This month, we’re offering the winner their choice of a hand-crafted cuff bracelet featuring the original illustrations of Jennifer Moran. This assortment of delightful jewelry comes from JEsquireCreations via Etsy. JEsquire Creations offers a varied assortment of jewelry and accessories. The giveaway winner will have their pick of…
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Spinster Review: Woman Warrior, by Maxine Hong Kingston
“Perhaps women were once so dangerous they had to have their feet bound.” The Woman Warrior is a spellbinding mixture of autobiography, family history, and girlhood fantasies. From the opening section, “No Name Woman,” the story of Kingston’s disowned aunt, to tales of her mother’s time as a village doctor in “Shaman,” Kingston’s book reads…
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Spinster How-To: Living Safely By Yourself
American Spinster How-To: Feeling Safe At Home Since the previous blogs covered finding an apartment, home safety seemed like the next best logical step. I’ve heard a lot of people talk about feeling unsafe when they’re at home alone. This is rarely a problem for me, but the first few nights in a new place…
