Pen, Book and Garden (Notes from Linnesby)
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And if you’re wondering where to begin, I recommend starting with The lovely gift of reciprocal attention, which is pegged to a short story by the Finnish writer Tove Jansson; or On softness, “edge,” and clarity, which is about home and environment; or On planting apple trees, which is about gardens and a sense of duty.
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