New Year, Approach with Caution
I'm not setting resolutions, I'm just hanging on.
Do you represent?
So be visible. Talk to people about your role. Welcome other women into your space. Make room for them all.
On Generosity
We are talking to each other through goods. Generosity is about finding head space for people, not gifts.
Writing on Mother’s Day
If I still had my mom, I wouldn't be posting about her on Facebook.
On being resolute, not making resolutions
This year, I’ll be resolute in recognizing my skills and putting them to use and I’ll continue to do what I’ve been doing.
Let the spirit move you
An attitude that embraces the relaxed nature of the holidays, that recognizes for some people it’s their only vacation time all year, and that stores, streets, neighbors are all ready to smile, say hello, or offer joy is the right one.
You can never go home again; then the holidays happen
I hadn't just flown the nest....I'd outgrown it.
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Traditions of Grief
Despite complaints that the holiday emerges too quickly, no one seems upset that it ends too soon.
Day 5 of the 35 DOJB
Ok, I’m exhausted already but I refuse to suggest it’s simply because I’ve decided to celebrate for five days in a row! In fact, some of my celebrating is really a stretch (art show Monday was really a work event…c’mon now!). Last night, my normal buckle down, watch television that really no one “must see”…
The 35 Days of Julie’s Birthday
Well, I’m a couple of days behind, but this Monday (how wonderful that 35 days from my 35th birthday happened to be a Monday) I started the countdown to my “scary age.” So far, it’s been an experiment in seeing how much celebrating I can squeeze in.Monday (day 1) I went to an art opening…
Julie Ferris-Tillman 