What Kind of Magpie
by Kimberly Coburnin 🎭️ Culture
What Kind of Magpie
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Sharing small things that catch the light. Where nature meets the handmade. Musings for the curious.
“What is a recipe for sauerkraut doing in my notebook? What kind of magpie keeps this notebook?” - Joan Didion
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About Kimberly Coburn
Writer | Maker | Wonderer. Exploring the intersection of craft, nature, and the human spirit.
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