Persuasion
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The Heroines of our Life
Dear Younger me, Continue to look up to women who are strong, hard working, loyal, brave, and yet still women. Your Aunt Peggy, full of faith, persevering through great tragedy, and still making life joyful with her laughter. Your mother, unapologetically friendly, unashamedly sweet, and incredibly fun. Your sister, so brave, so dedicated, devoted, passionate, Continue reading
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Wait for a Paul Child
Dear Younger me, Some of my favorite love stories are about older people falling in love. Persuasion’s Anne Elliot is 27 years old and she, in my opinion, lives the greatest love story of all time. But, I realize she is fictional. Julia Child, the great chef, was 31 when she married the love of Continue reading
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Holding out for a Hero: The ranking of Austen heroes.
I know there are a lot of rankings out there of the Austen heroes. I am sure mine will be a lesser read one, but I enjoy so much literature and Austen characters, her world of chivalry and romance. I can’t help it. I want to share my opinion. So, here it goes! Captain Wentworth Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 