A Few Good Things

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A newsletter navigating the beautiful, messy and complicated terrain that is life. Through essays, interviews, and honest conversations, I explore aging, identity, beauty, purpose, and the stories we tell ourselves.

About Dina Alvarez

Co-editor of the anthology Midlife Private Parts. Book collector, introvert, lover of quiet spaces and great stories.

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