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Who I Am

How Boston’s Freedom Trail inspired me, just in time for July

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

On a recent trip to Boston, I learned much about the patriots of the American Revolution that I'd never realized before. Let me share...

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Finding hope and inspiration at graduation

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Hope that all those smiling faces I saw at graduation will make this world a better place. Even if that place needs NARCAN.

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What this mom REALLY wants for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Forget the flowers and even the chocolate. Here's some Mother's Day advice, for Moms and the people who love them

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Finding ways to manage anxiety in 2024

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

2024 has the potential to be a stressful year. Here's how I'm managing my anxiety. Books play a role, of course!

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Renewed faith in humanity: My angel on the Amtrak

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

With many discouraging posts in our news feed, we can lose faith in our fellow man. Today I share a story of a stranger on the Amtrak who gave me new hope in hu...

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Inspired to make kindness the norm

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

How a fifth grader reminded a room of adults about the importance of kindness.

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