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One Cup, One Story

Where stories are brewed, woven, and lived

Tom Notes is a personal blog of mindful living — sharing stories on life, work, and people over a quiet cup of coffee. Where stories are brewed, woven, and lived.

Each post is a gentle nudge toward a more meaningful, inspired life.

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Sac Son Vietnam: A Dialogue Between Heritage and Modernity

The áo dài isn’t just a dress — it’s a portrait of the Vietnamese woman’s soul: soft and elegant, yet fierce and proud. To wear it is to wear a legacy, a living story of roots and identity…

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The Soul of Vietnam is a storytelling series celebrating the country’s rich heritage, timeless traditions, and inspiring people. Through intimate portraits and cultural reflections, it invites readers to explore Vietnam’s identity—where past and present, soul and spirit, come together in a tapestry of beauty and meaning.

THE SOUL OF VIETNAM

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One Cup, One Story is a gentle journey into everyday moments, where each cup of coffee holds a story worth telling. From quiet reflections to shared memories, this series captures the warmth, depth, and humanity found in life’s simplest rituals — one sip, one story at a time.

ONE CUP, ONE STORY

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Handcrafted Lives tells the intimate stories of artisans whose hands shape heritage. Through craft, devotion, and quiet resilience, each life reveals a deeper narrative of tradition, identity, and artistry. This series honors those who preserve Vietnam’s soul — one creation, one generation, one story at a time.

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