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On Things

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A weekly newsletter by Madeleine Dore exploring our creative and everyday lives.

Enjoy a miscellany of thoughtful reads, daily observations, experiments, wisdom and handpicked poemsโ€”all lovingly assembled to inspire, comfort and invite you to ponder...

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  • Occasional free essays and previews

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  • All the things โ†’ Essays, recommendations to delve deeper, a rich archive, and special offers
  • Handpicked things โ†’ Moving poems and inspiring things to read, ponder and try
  • Daily things โ†’ Bite-sized reflections, overheard wisdom, and moments of noticing (a subscriber favourite!)

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About Madeleine Dore

Writer, interviewer and author of I Didn't Do The Thing Today

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