Author: Julie

A Mole Problem Part 1A Mole Problem Part 1

I wish my mole problem was one Mr. McGregor could relate to—a pesky varmint in my garden, a taunting nemesis. At least I would have a physical target, one I could see, not something akin to paranormal activity. The mole

In the Houses of Their Dead: The Lincolns, the Booths, and the Spirits by Terry AlfordIn the Houses of Their Dead: The Lincolns, the Booths, and the Spirits by Terry Alford

Help support my channel by purchasing this and other books through my Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3OMEr5h Travel back in time with me as we explore the captivating history of the Lincolns, the booths, and the spirits! This book by Terry Alford

Upon Seeing an Old FriendUpon Seeing an Old Friend

I’m an introvert. I hate small talk. I cultivate only two kinds of relationships: meaningful ones that feel equally invested between friends and coworker ones that develop due to proximity. As much as I dreamed of growing up to have

We Are the WorldWe Are the World

Those iconic tinkling chimes and then the da, da da da…you know right away what’s next: “There comes a time…” I grew up in the 80s, a decade of sitcoms and game shows, big earrings and blue eyeshadow. And, of

Winter Is ComingWinter Is Coming

A foot of snow fell. Then the brutal cold came. It was like something out of Little House on the Prairie. But I shouldn’t complain. Other than a dusting of snow on Christmas, winter stayed away until 2024. I drive

A Mockingbird on StageA Mockingbird on Stage

To Kill a Mockingbird, the stage version, performed in my city. Since I don’t pay attention to social media, I didn’t realize it until weeks after tickets went on sale. My tickets were cheap—just under forty dollars—and were about the