shhhtalk by Julie DownsOh, the places you’ll goMy daughter chose Oh, the Places You’ll Go for her bedtime book the other night and it was like Dr. Seuss was speaking straight to my soul…Oct 22, 20211Oct 22, 20211
shhhtalk by Julie DownsPeople do dumb things — and you can, tooLately, it seems the more I learn, the less I know. It’s been quite the lesson in humility. Even with extensive study and immersive…Apr 7, 2021Apr 7, 2021
shhhtalk by Julie DownsAbout last summer…Before Covid-19 had a name, before toilet paper became the holy grail, and before my husband shaved his head, I was happily finishing my…Sep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2020
shhhtalk by Julie DownsRefrigerator ArtThese days my fridge is adorned with any number of items — from magnets to greeting cards to my kids’ art — and I won’t lie: I dislike all…Jun 24, 2020Jun 24, 2020
shhhtalk by Julie DownsIt’s official…I’m on vacation for the next 2 and a 1/2 weeks!Dec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019
shhhtalk by Julie DownsI’m still freaking outTonight started just like any other Monday. Got the kids fed, did a hand off with the sitter, packed up my school bag, and headed to Taco…Sep 10, 2019Sep 10, 2019
shhhtalk by Julie DownsThere. I said it.Yes, I realize I’m about to say what no parent is ever “supposed” to say…well, technically, I’m writing it…Jul 12, 2019Jul 12, 2019
shhhtalk by Julie DownsQuiet ReflectionFor those of you who know me well, you know I’m not often quiet. I’ve been told I even talk in my sleep. But today, I’m taking a moment to…Mar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2019
shhhtalk by Julie Downsold habits die hardIt’s 1am, I just finished my umpteenth draft of an important school assignment, and I’m zero percent tired. In fact, I’m ready to par-tay…Feb 10, 2019Feb 10, 2019
shhhtalk by Julie DownsI don’t want to jinx it, but…Guys, I think I’ve got this! Today, I had the most amazing moment where I stopped to take stock of what was on my list to do next and I…Oct 7, 2018Oct 7, 2018
