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It’s back to school week for my son and, as always, it’s bringing up all the nostalgia.
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Melissa Makarewicz
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The Unexpected Power of Gratitude (And Why I’m Starting Here)
I used to think of gratitude as something you jot down in a journal—maybe three quick things before bed or something you whisper before a meal.
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What I’m Packing for Our Trip to the Family Cabin
Because yes, I do need a whole library just to survive vacation.
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Why I'm Starting The Literary Assistant Book Club
At 22, I met myself for the first time.
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July 2025

What I’ve Been Reading Lately
Fiction That Inspires & Nonfiction That Heals
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3 Books with Strong Female Characters Who Inspire Me to Be My Best Self
Sometimes, I just want to get lost in a book that reminds me what it looks like to step fully into your own power.
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Walking Meditation for Creatives
Based on the book Big Magic
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What’s Helping Me Through Grief Right Now
Resources for Navigating Loss – For You and Your Family
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A Letter from My Heart: Why I’ve Been Quiet
It was 9pm on the evening of June 13th when my phone lit up with my brother’s name.
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June 2025

May 2025

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