Gemma Farquhar

Gemma Farquhar is the writer of "Gemma's Gem of the Week" and author of "The Shape of Something New." She is passionate about the future of storytelling and welcomes all ages to her column.

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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: Finding Playfulness in the Beginner Phase

  Yesterday in aerial silks, I went upside down for the first time, which was simultaneously terrifying and...

  Gemma Farquhar February 4, 2022
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: The Desire to Work Less for More

  In the thick of the pandemic, millions around the world were faced with the option to sit...

  Gemma Farquhar January 14, 2022
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: Practicing Detachment in Relationships

  Growing up around an array of films swirling with love affairs and partnerships where so and so...

  Gemma Farquhar January 7, 2022
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: Take Your Time in 2022

  I’m tired. Anyone else? After almost two years undergoing collective trauma, I’ve seen (and personally experienced) a...

  Gemma Farquhar January 1, 2022
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: Begin Again and Starting Over

  Begin Again 2013. USA. Written and Directed by John Carney. With Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo. Begin Again...

  Gemma Farquhar December 24, 2021
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: tick, tick…BOOM! Accurately Depicts Young Adulthood

  tick, tick…BOOM! 2021. USA. Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Screenplay by Steven Levenson. With Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudges, Bradley...

  Gemma Farquhar December 17, 2021
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: Try Something New

  When was the last time you tried something new? Is there something you’ve always wanted to do...

  Gemma Farquhar December 10, 2021
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: The Complex, Liberating Journey of Welcoming Love In Again

  “Love seeing you so peaceful and smiling these days.” Welcoming love back into your life can be...

  Gemma Farquhar December 4, 2021
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: Top 5 Films and TV Shows to Watch this Thanksgiving!

  No matter where we all are this Thanksgiving, we are all deserving of taking a breath and...

  Gemma Farquhar November 26, 2021
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  Gemma’s Gem of the Week: Top 3 Biggest Plot Twists in Season 3 of “You”

  Spoilers Alert! Sera Gamble, creator of the Netflix show “You”, discussed in an interview how she wanted...

  Gemma Farquhar November 20, 2021