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Reading adventures, Pt. 17: Stories in the Strata of Cusco
I’m writing this from a rocky road in the Andes – the Sacred Valley, to be a bit more specific. At 9,000 feet of elevation, the sky is bright blue and the sun bakes everything it touches. The trees are a fascinating mix of tropical (palms), desert (cacti), and gently swaying eucalyptus; hummingbirds flit from…
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Letters from the Reading Perch: Reading rituals for a restless heart
I have the immense fortune to love where I live. My home has beautiful natural light and tall ceilings (which give me room for more books!). I have filled it with places to curl up, seated or supine, reading the hours away. Our neighborhood is walkable, with easy access to transit, a French bakery, several…