shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Oct 22, 2021Oh, 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…A response icon1A response icon1
shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Apr 7, 2021People 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…
shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Sep 11, 2020About 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…
shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Jun 24, 2020Refrigerator 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…
shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Sep 10, 2019I’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…
shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Jul 12, 2019There. 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…
shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Mar 1, 2019Quiet 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…
shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Feb 10, 2019old 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…
shhhtalk by Julie Downs·Oct 7, 2018I 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…
