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The Quest for Clean

Tools and tips for choosing healthier food and cosmetic products.

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I'm Susan...somewhere between middle-aged and elderly...somewhere between a Southern Lady and a cranky old lady. I created this blog originally during the global pandemic to help me (and maybe you?) navigate and commiserate and relate. Now I write to become a better writer and a better person. And if my interests and experiences and opinions connect us in a deeper, more meaningful way, what a blessing. We are never alone...and nothing makes life sweeter than a nice glass of wine and a fancy dessert shared with good friends!

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JULY PICK OF THE MONTH

If you like historical fiction that highlights ordinary women doing cool and extraordinary things, wearing beautiful clothes, attending fancy parties, living exciting and adventurous lives, finding romance, and traveling to exotic places, you'll like this one. I wouldn't call it a "beach read," but the author has found a way to tell an intense WWII spy story in a glamorous and novella-like way. Rooted in a female friendship, Librarians of Lisbon reminds us not to underestimate what we can do if the mission matters...and what we can survive. Plus, I've always wanted to experience Portugal, and this story allowed me to travel there in my mind until I can get there in person. Aproveitar!

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