Julie explores life with curiosity, creativity, and connection. I share observations with humor, offering perspective on the world and how it shapes us—lightening life’s complexities along the way.
By Glee Violet: People. Please. Let me say this loud and clear. IT WAS NEVER ABOUT A BALLROOM. The East Wing was built in 1942 to disguise the simultaneous construction of an underground bunker and operations center, underneath it. And just like then, the Ballroom being built now is a
October’s almost over, and if you’re feeling like we’ve been riding a roller-coaster whose track has just been ripped out from underneath you — hey, you’re not alone. 2025 has turned into The Great Deconstruction Show, starring Trump as the demolition-crew foreman in chief. Here are seven
That’s a powerful — and deeply important — question. When protest and mass demonstration are met with dismissal or mockery by those in power, the challenge becomes transforming that public energy into sustained strategic pressure. Here’s a thoughtful breakdown of what to do next, drawn from effective civic movements past
TIME FOR ANOTHER BOOK REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Here’s a chapter-by-chapter summary of The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad, based on available sources. Because the book is structured as themed sections rather than conventional narrative chapters, this summary reflects the major sections
We are witnessing a full-throttle campaign of delegitimization being waged against anyone who dares to resist the presidency of Donald Trump and the Republicans backing him. Make no mistake: this is not about a policy disagreement. It’s not even merely about vehement critique. What we are seeing is the
So you showed up. You marched. You chanted until your voice cracked, carried a sign until your arms ached, and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with people who refused to stay silent. You were one of the thousands—no, millions—who put your body where your convictions are. Congratulations, patriot. You’ve earned
(October 2025 Edition — “We Tried to Warn You”) Why No Kings? Because We Fired One in 1776. Welcome to No Kings Protest Day, America’s newest — and most necessary — national tradition. It’s the day we dust off our old “We the People” energy, hoist a cardboard crown on a
💜 Moment of Levity 🎉 Pet Birthday Etiquette: Because Even Dogs Deserve Boundaries 🐾 Arrive fashionably late. No one wants to be the first one sniffing the cake. 🎂 Don’t double-dip the peanut-butter icing. We’re civilized animals, for heaven’s sake. 🍷 Cats are invited… if they bring wine. And refrain from lecturing
There was a time—not so long ago—when pet birthdays were, shall we say, optional. Maybe you tossed an extra Milk-Bone to the dog or bought the cat a toy that would be ceremoniously ignored within 3.4 seconds. But somewhere along the way, things escalated. Fast-forward to Domino’
Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of taking my Beyoncé-superfan granddaughter to the symphony at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. And let me tell you — when you combine Queen Bey’s fire with Beethoven’s thunder, it’s not just a concert… it’s a spiritual realignment. The moment the
I will defiantly celebrate the release of Israeli hostages. I will definitely celebrate the release of Palestinian hostages that the media refers to as prisoners. 😳 I will definitely celebrate the end to bombing Gaza. I am now in wait and see mode and you know why. We simply cannot trust
Hello Dear Readers, Grab your popcorn. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize went not to Trump—shockingly—but to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights … and her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” That’s right, folks: