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Writing that pays close attention

On small joys, overlooked beauty, and the life that unfolds when you slow down enough to notice it. A newsletter for women who are done rushing.

The Fire of Flamenco

When I showed up for a flamenco dinner in Seville, I wasn’t expecting a life-altering moment. I was just trying not to cry into my tapas. But then she appeared—in the corner of a tiny bar, under twinkle lights and a “no moving during the show” rule—and reminded me, with every stomp and sweep of her arm, that I still had a body. And a choice.

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