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Makeup, Materialism, and Minors: What One Trip to Sephora Revealed about SocietyMakeup, Materialism, and Minors: What One Trip to Sephora Revealed about Society

April 9, 2024| Julie|

I’m cheap. I feel I should disclose this immediately. I do not buy expensive brands. Never have, never will. My sister, who is four years older than me, used to cry when my mom refused to buy Guess jeans. My

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town by John E. MillerLaura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town by John E. Miller

April 8, 2024 | Julie | 0 Comment | 10:44 pm

Exploring the Literary World of Little House in the Prairie! Join me as I dive into the captivating world of Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved series. From John E. Miller's insightful book to Laura's own Pioneer Girl autobiography, we'll uncover the

The Nightmare of RevisingThe Nightmare of Revising

April 1, 2024| Julie|

I hate revising. Not the first time through, mind you. Revising after that shitty first draft is fun, fruitful, and productive. The memoir takes shape as it morphs from random musings into a coherent book with insight and profundity (at

Born Survivors by Wendy HoldenBorn Survivors by Wendy Holden

April 1, 2024 | Julie | 0 Comment | 11:25 pm

Discover the incredible story of three Holocaust-born survivors and their journey of courage, defiance, and hope. Don't miss out on this powerful episode!

Let Me Do It MyselfLet Me Do It Myself

March 27, 2024| Julie|

I get it. I fully understand why retailers are eliminating self-checkouts, why they are limiting them to Ten Items or Less, why they no longer want customers to check themselves out. All those thieves have ruined it for the rest

Scratched by Elizabeth TallentScratched by Elizabeth Tallent

March 27, 2024 | Julie | 0 Comment | 12:27 am

I bought this book because I'm a perfectionist. Perfectionism held me back in school, made me invisible, and prevented me from taking risks. The back of the book intrigued me with its story of a successful writer's 22-year silence. Find

True Crime: Imperfect Justice and Inside the Mind of Casey AnthonyTrue Crime: Imperfect Justice and Inside the Mind of Casey Anthony

March 17, 2024 | Julie | 0 Comment | 1:53 pm

Delving into the chilling case of Casey Anthony and her twisted family dynamics. Join me as I review two gripping books that shed light on this true crime story

Happiness by Heather HarphamHappiness by Heather Harpham

March 14, 2024 | Julie | 0 Comment | 12:43 am

Join us as we discuss the emotional journey of a family facing a transplant and the challenges they encounter along the way. From uprooting their lives to finding strength in family and friends, this story reminds us of the power

So I Think I Can DanceSo I Think I Can Dance

March 14, 2024| Julie|

Solid Gold dancer—that’s what I dreamed I’d grow up to be. At four years old, I understood little about trends, TV shows, and dancing. I don’t even remember what the premise of Solid Gold was, only that a group of

Crafty RegretCrafty Regret

March 5, 2024| Julie|

Down-sizing. Spring cleaning. Tidying up. Call it what you will, but an onus lurks in every room, on shelves and in cabinets, a big bulky unyielding conundrum, one that cannot be tossed yet to save it seems redundant, obtuse, unsightly.