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Notes from the Sparrow's Nest

In her little cabin beside an Oregon creek, Dorcas Smucker writes stories, advice, and essays about home, family, faith, life stages, travel, and country living.

Newsletter · By Dorcas Smucker · English · Paid tier available · Official site

Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Latest publication
Sep 28, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    Ask Aunt Dorcas Anything (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="598.9752747252747" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BzOZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa5be7324-911c-495d-8e26-e7cb2f9bbc

  2. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    Seeing Through Others' Eyes (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="3024" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pIpr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F36c31141-adf9-421b-af7b-f28d1e07c668_403

  3. Issue · Sep 6, 2026

    Grief, Anxiety, and Relief (opens the original)

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    Recently, we hosted a garage sale offering our son’s furniture and a lot more besides.You can read my Lookout article about it here.<img alt="" class="sizing-norma

  4. Issue · Aug 30, 2026

    Two Women I Admired (opens the original)

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="757" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dd06!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1141ea1-727e-4e60-8705-379d06c42bb9_1050x757.jpe

  5. Issue · Aug 23, 2026

    Cleaning out the Fridge, So to Speak (opens the original)

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