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ANNA'S CURIO CABINET
A growing collection of writing, nature, animals, science, art, geography, and other fun curiosities.

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Autumnal Vibes
I used to dislike fall because it meant I was back in school, the greenery was dying, and soon the dark slog through winter would begin....
aobriendvm
Oct 31, 20212 min read
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Those Who Dwell
Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. - Rachel...
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May 14, 20211 min read
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Go with what you've got
Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and Anna is outside playing and definitely not inside...
aobriendvm
Apr 30, 20211 min read
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Happy (?) Coronaversary
This time last year, things were scary: shut downs and quarantines, the uncertainty of what we were dealing with, what it all meant, and...
aobriendvm
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Stories in the Major Key
I saw a tweet from author Lauren Groff earlier this week that really stuck with me: Maybe it's the dull winter or the isolation from...
aobriendvm
Feb 15, 20212 min read
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The Ox or the Lion?
We are in the midst of packing for a move. It's exciting and stressful. Of course, a priority when packing is to make sure you don't pack...
aobriendvm
Jan 31, 20213 min read
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A New Chapter
Since there's a whole spectrum of thoughtful to asinine pieces clogging the internet currently about "The Best of 2020" or "The Year in...
aobriendvm
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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Beautiful Words
I read The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson this past weekend and enjoyed every page. It has the perfect mix of quirky natural history and...
aobriendvm
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Third Time's a Charm
It's cliche, but maybe therein lies a grain of truth. Welcome to my third personal blog. The first was created several years ago and...
aobriendvm
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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