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Who I Am

Words and books to lift your spirit

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

If you're feeling drained and down, I have five bookish and word nerdy tips to inspire you.

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Every vote counts! A reminder from a one vote winner

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

For those of you tired of hearing about swing states and polls, my story of how one vote mattered SO MUCH.

Who I Am

Embracing emotions: lessons from a beautiful wedding

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

A wedding offers more than flowers and dancing. What I learned from the recent nuptials I OFFICIATED!

View of Atlantic Ocean from the Loop Road at Acadia National Park. Lighthouse in the distance
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Three reasons why you should visit gorgeous Acadia National Park

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

I've never visited Acadia , but am so glad I did this summer. Breathtaking scenery is just one reason to go...

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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...

Graphic showing a graduate that says "Graduation inspired hope."
Who I Am

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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