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Author, poet, & freelance writer + snacks New book: The Me List out now! Debut novel: The Things We Keep juleebalko.com

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Me: Blood-curdling scream. My daughter: Oh, I didn't mean to wake you up. Me: Then why are you standing over me in the middle of the night like a little demon baby? My daughter: I couldn't sleep. Me: Well, now I can't. My daughter: So you are up.

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You taught me how to hold a baseball bat and how to hold my head high. You taught me to appreciate art in museums and the creativity within myself. And in your death, you taught me how to embrace life. Happy Father's Day to all who celebrate, mourn, or who had to be their own.

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Someone filled all the extra ball bins at the dog park so all the dogs were walking around happy with balls In their mouths. It’s these small moments of kindness that give me hope.

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Told my dog she didn’t deserve a pup cup today. Just kidding. She’s a dog. She deserves the world for her happy tail that greets me no matter how big of a dumpster fire life is. So yeah, we are in line waiting for her treat.

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I’ve had this plant since my mom died. My sister has a plant that was my dad’s before he died. She is moving & can’t bring the plant so she sent it to me. It feels like my mom & dad are alive in my home. I know they are just plants, but my heart knows they are so much more.

I’ve had this plant since my mom died. My sister has a plant that was my dad’s before he died. She is moving & can’t bring the plant so she sent it to me. It feels like my mom & dad are alive in my home. I know they are just plants, but my heart knows they are so much more.
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This weekend, we played my dad's favorite song. We linked arms & belted out the lyrics, & for a moment, he was there with us. I know the world can't link arms. I know the world can't belt out a song. But wouldn't it be great if we valued every life just like we honored my dad’s?

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As the author of The Me List, it might not be surprising that my kids also love a list. They’ve been making summer lists since they were three. The handwriting has gotten neater but the spirit remains the same: embrace the joy of summer.

As the author of The Me List, it might not be surprising that my kids also love a list. They’ve been making summer lists since they were three. The handwriting has gotten neater but the spirit remains the same: embrace the joy of summer.
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I bought this to remind myself of a weekend filled with beach bunnies & star fish. To remind myself that the hard times can end with delight & friendship. When I was little, I used to believe that God put bunnies on my path to make me smile. Now that I’m older, I’m sure of it.

I bought this to remind myself of a weekend filled with beach bunnies & star fish. To remind myself that the hard times can end with delight & friendship. When I was little, I used to believe that God put bunnies on my path to make me smile. Now that I’m older, I’m sure of it.
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Someone is writing the book you needed to help you see your pain, heart, and truth in a whole new way. It’s me. I’m writing the book! And I hope it makes you love yourself to pieces. Square Hearts comes out May 2026.

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My kid just told me plums are just bloody peaches. And I’ve never been so happy to be a vampire vegetarian that doesn’t have to share her plums. Maybe I’ll leave a little dribble of plum juice on my chin for bloody effect.