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.
A Newsletter for the Willfully Forgetful and the Conveniently Patriotic Let’s take a moment today to honor the Great American Myth—one that’s repeated at barbecues, parades, and on certain cable news networks with suspiciously white rosters: “Slavery ended in 1865. And that was that. Everyone was free.
Trump’s Escalation in Los Angeles Is a Warning, Not a Drill This is not a moment for silence or wishful thinking. What we are seeing unfold in Los Angeles is not just another Trumpian stunt—it is a calculated escalation toward authoritarian control, using chaos as the pretext and
When promises become performance art, and you’re left holding the to-do list. We all have that one person in our lives—maybe more if you’re extra blessed—who treats follow-through like it’s an optional Olympic event. They enthusiastically declare, “I’ll totally do that!” with the sincerity
I used to think I was a nice person. The kind who smiled at grocery store clerks, who held doors open for the guy still thirty feet away, who gave the benefit of the doubt when someone said something stupid because maybe they just hadn’t had their coffee yet.
This was shared on Facebook - it’s beautiful! My friend Kerri Grote died this morning. While I am still processing, I wanted to share the words she left to be read upon her passing. Life is short. I hope they bring you perspective, inspiration and healing like they did
When Narcissists Collide: A Love Story in Decline Well folks, grab your popcorn and your emotional support tax returns, because the bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk just took a turn worthy of a Real Housewives reunion brawl—with fewer sequins, but significantly more delusion. Let’s set the
Let’s get one thing straight: when a pregnant woman shows up at the emergency room bleeding, seizing, or in unimaginable pain, she doesn’t need a theology lecture, a waiting period, or a phone call to a politician. She needs healthcare. Immediate, unimpeded, medically sound emergency care. But as
Dear Friends, It’s no longer hiding in shadows. It’s not whispering in online forums or lurking on the fringe. White Christian Nationalism is now fully out in the open—and it’s sitting in the Lieutenant Governor’s office in Indiana. This is an emergency. Let’s start
Starring Kristi Noem, Local Boy Jefferson Shreve, and a Cast of Thousands Who Pretend to Work for You! Well folks, gather ’round the freedom fryer and let me tell you about the latest performance art piece from your friendly neighborhood Republican representatives. No, they’re not writing critically needed legislation
To the Honorable Speaker Mike Johnson, The word on main street across America is that despite being a constitutional lawyer -- with a prestigious degree from the 84th best law school in the United States -- and working in “The People’s House”, at the sole discretion of The People,
That’s it for today! Enjoy your day!! I’ll be back tomorrow after I recover. Julie Bolejack, MBA
Well bless my incense and pass the popcorn, because June 14, 2025, is shaping up to be the most gloriously unhinged spiritual-political mashup since the Crusades met cable news. That’s right, folks — in one corner, we’ve got Pope Leo XIV, Chicago native, White Sox ride-or-die, and spiritual shepherd