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.
There is an old saying that if you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. Which may explain why some people seem so exhausted these days. This week’s episode in the ongoing reality show known as American politics centers around the now-infamous reflecting pool story.
A few nights ago, I watched a documentary that left me thinking long after the credits rolled. Narrated by actor Woody Harrelson, the film explores a concept called regenerative agriculture—a way of farming that works with nature rather than against it. It is one of those rare documentaries that
As Father’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking about the men who helped shape my life—not because they were perfect, but because they showed up. The older I get, the more I realize that fatherhood isn’t measured by grand gestures. It’s measured in presence. In consistency.
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned a strange lesson: Be more like them. Be more successful.More confident.More polished.More outgoing.More accomplished.More attractive.More productive. More. And in the pursuit of becoming more, we often lose sight of something important: We stop noticing who we
There was a time when most Americans understood that some places, traditions, and moments deserved a different kind of treatment. You didn’t have to agree with everyone around you. You didn’t have to share the same political party, religious beliefs, or worldview. But there were certain spaces where
I want to tell you about a woman you’ve never heard of. Her name was Claudette Colvin. She was fifteen years old when she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. Not Rosa Parks. Claudette Colvin. Nine months before Rosa Parks. March 2, 1955. A
Recently, our insurance agent — a woman — referred to the other employees in her office as “the girls.” The girls will take care of it.The girls up front can help you.I’ll have one of the girls call you. And there it was again. That tiny little word that
People sometimes assume writing was a dramatic pivot from my corporate life. But I’ve always been creative. Creativity simply looked different in those years. I used it to solve business problems, design systems, manage complex projects, and build solutions from ambiguity. Writing books feels less like becoming creative — and
I noticed something at the doctor’s office recently — not from myself, but from the staff and nurses around me. Almost every interaction came wrapped in an apology. “Sorry for the wait.” “Sorry, we’re running behind.” “Sorry, I know this is frustrating.” They were kind and professional, but the
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What the Romans Understood About Human Nature That We Still Haven’t Escaped About two thousand years ago, the Romans built something extraordinary. Roads. Aqueducts. Architecture. Law. And giant arenas where people gathered to watch men kill each other. History books often present these as unrelated accomplishments—as though civilization
Lately I’ve noticed a phrase appearing more often. “I don’t follow politics.” Usually said casually.Sometimes proudly.Often as though it reflects wisdom rather than withdrawal. I understand the impulse. Politics can be exhausting.The news cycle is relentless.Everyone seems angry.Many people are overwhelmed, overworked, raising