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“I like old people when they have aged well. And old houses with an accumulation of sweet honest living in them are good. And the timelessness that only the passing of Time itself can give to objects both inside and outside the spirit is a continuing reassurance.”

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M. F. K. Fisher

M. F. K. Fisher, an American renowned food writer, was born on July 3, 1908, and passed away on June 22, 1992. Her works are known for their deep exploration of the relationship between food and human emotions, culture, and society. more

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