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Preserving our humanity

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Humane behavior means compassionate behavior, and I don't think we're seeing enough of it. Why and how to preserve our humanity...

Favorite Authors/Who I Am

Embrace creativity in chaos

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

I’ve been very frustrated this week. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, which means there are fewer places I can go, and yet I still feel like I don...

Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Who I Am

Why you must read Keep Going

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Quarantine is taking away some things, but also giving us more time. Austin Kleon has advice for how to use it well.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Fun reads for a serious time

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Suggesting reading to keep your spirits up during #COVID19

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am

A word for living with COVID19: RESILIENCE

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

A word of inspiration for these challenging days: resilience

Improving vocabulary

My Inspiring Word for 2016

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Have you chosen an inspiring word for 2016? I have, and I'd like to share it with you...help keep me honest!