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Learn new springtime words: Lent and render

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Spring inspired words to add to your vocabulary.

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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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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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Inspiration via a new word this holiday weekend: eudemonia

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Know what eudemonia means? An interesting word to contemplate during Holy Week, and if you are interested in happiness.

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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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