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How Are Our Readers in Minneapolis Doing?

Minneapolis readers, how are you? We are watching the news and thinking about you all the time. My friend, who lives in south Minneapolis, told

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What Are Some Small Good Things in Your Life Right Now?

Last night, I went out for pasta with my Soup Group, and my friend Gisela snapped these photos as I started telling a story. I

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What Was the Last Meal You Ate Before Giving Birth?

Before my first child, Max, was born (three weeks early via unexpected C-section), my sister-in-law showed up at the hospital with take-out from my favorite

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My Dad’s Spaghetti Is All I Want to Eat in January

Note: We’ll share Lulu’s carrot soup recipe next Wednesday! xo I feel like everyone’s dad has a signature dish. And I’m just going to say

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The Aunt Heart | Cup of Jo

I loved having an aunt who was my heart – she wasn’t exactly fun, she was actually very posh and bossy. She bossed my mum

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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? I might see Marty Supreme tonight (have you seen it? I truly love ping pong), and the boys and

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Tell Me Three Things, and I’ll Recommend a Book You’ll Love

The other day, I was texting with an old friend, who told me he reads only non-fiction but wants to read more fiction. So, I

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7 New York City Hall Weddings

Have you ever walked by your local City Hall and spotted a just-married couple, all dazed and giggly? It’s such a rush, stumbling into the

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Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo

What are you reading these days? Last night, I stayed up late reading The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai; and over Christmas,

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Happy New Year! | Cup of Jo

Hello! How are you? I missed this funny, smart community, and I’m excited to catch up. We have some fun posts planned this month, and