The American Spinster
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Spinster Review: Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson
Lyddie is an imperfect heroine, but relatable heroine. I think this is an excellent book for young girls to read—not just for the historical context it provides, but for Lyddie’s own indomitable spirit.
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Childfree at 30
Now that I’ve reached the big 3-0, maybe people will begin to see me as a childless woman, rather than a woman who simply hasn’t realized she wants kids yet.
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Spinster How-To: Buying Car Insurance
American Spinster How-To: Buying Car Insurance I was going to post something different today, but last night I was involved in a hit-and-run accident, and the fact that I had the right insurance saved me a lot of money and grief. If you own a car, you need insurance. Many insurance companies today let you…
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Buy Your Life
Buy Your Life In keeping with the recent theme of renting an apartment, I thought I’d add a few words about renting versus buying – in the spiritual sense. You know that Dido song, “Life for Rent?” I always thought that I would love to live by the seaTo travel the world alone and live…
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Spinster How-To: Finding An Apartment – Part II
American Spinster How-To: Your First Apartment Part II: Making Your Selection Last week I talked about 6 things to look at while surveying your apartment options. This week we’ll go over what to do when you’ve narrowed your list down to a few places. First, you’ll want to call the offices of your top picks,…
