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Who I Am

The Value of Striving

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Our society emphasizes results; in a great speech, Teddy Roosevelt emphasized the process. Some inspiration for you...

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Running Quotes to Inspire

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Running quotes... I share some, you share some, and we can all get inspired.

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How Facebook Can Be Used for Good

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Facebook can cause trouble, but for my family, it's been a blessing this week.

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A Word for Summer: Adventure

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Have you done something remarkable this summer? You really should.

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A Fun Quote for You

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

I always loved Calvin and Hobbes...

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Chicago in a Day

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

We only had one day to play in Chicago, but it was a blast. My tips on what you can do with ten hours in the Windy City.

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