Category Archives: Julie Arduini

The Pleasure of Observing by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 4, 2015 by juliearduini

Last week in a whirlwind blur, I took our two children and our son’s girlfriend to Upstate NY. It was the only time before snow flies that we could visit family, check in on my father-in-law, and help my sister … Continue reading →

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When Life Isn’t Fair by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 21, 2015 by juliearduini

Growing up, my sister and I spent time with favorite cousins. It was a respite of sorts from a chaotic season and the cousins offered zany moments and memories that are still fresh for me. My cousin, the father of … Continue reading →

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Invisible Illness Awareness Reflections by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 7, 2015 by juliearduini

Last week I dedicated most of my personal blog posts to Invisible Illness Awareness Week. I shared our experience with our daughter, a 12 year old who has been diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and Albrights Hereditary Osteodystrophy. I also … Continue reading →

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Music in Writing and Reading by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 23, 2015 by juliearduini

  Julie’s note: This was originally intended to be an article for an ezine but the project didn’t move forward. I thought I would share here with you as the theme was music. Not only do writers use music, but I do as … Continue reading →

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Follow Your Purpose by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 26, 2015 by juliearduini

One of my recent reads was to review the book, Captive. You might remember the author, Ashley Smith, was the single mom who in 2005 was held hostage by Brian Nichols. What made her story so extraordinary was that during … Continue reading →

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Books for Life by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 12, 2015 by juliearduini

There’s so much about the writing process I never considered as a little girl pretending I was going to be the contemporary Laura Ingalls Wilder. Even when I took a college course about her life last year I realized back … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at a Book Club by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 29, 2015 by juliearduini

I have a confession. I’m an avid reader who has never been to an actual book club. I did an online one once, but I’ve never attended one. Until this summer. The book? My own. The women’s ministry at my … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Reflections by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 1, 2015 by juliearduini

Last month I was invited to speak in Speculator, New York and share the writing process behind my Adirondack romance, Entrusted. What made it extra special was I spoke at the Lake Pleasant library, a place I used as inspiration … Continue reading →

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Coffee Filters and Generic Markers by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 3, 2015 by juliearduini

Last month I participated in our church’s women’s conference. Our keynote speaker, Dawnita Istre, was anointed and full of spunk. The worship team did an amazing job. The vendors shared their hearts for causes like A21 campaign and the Pregnancy … Continue reading →

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The Inspiration of “I Run 4” by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 20, 2015 by juliearduini

In a few minutes I leave for the annual IEP meeting to determine what helps our daughter will receive in the coming year. We recently moved so it is with a new district (we attend a Christian school so my … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day and Infertility by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 6, 2015 by juliearduini

The smell of hyacinths filled the air. Ladies walked in hand-in-hand wearing their finest clothes and holding chubby little hands. They sat and listened to the pastor talk. About them. All good stuff. Encouraging words. Inspiring message. He ended the … Continue reading →

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When Words Wound by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 22, 2015 by juliearduini

2015 so far has had a lot of “stuff” I never saw coming. I’m a thinker and as I tried to process it all I realized everything I was dealing with was word related. When I thought even further I … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Mudroom by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 8, 2015 by juliearduini

Even though it hasn’t quite felt like spring as much as I’d like it to, I have started spring cleaning.This is our first full year in the house so it’s been fun figuring out what needs cleaning and what to … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Young Writers by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 11, 2015 by juliearduini

One of the things I promised God I would do as a writer is encourage others along the way. My take is if I can give information and resources to help accelerate their journey, why not? I’d rather view this … Continue reading →

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When Moms Have a Winter Meltdown by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 25, 2015 by juliearduini

Yesterday on Facebook I shared my random thoughts about what it’s like to be a mom in the northeast with multiple days off of school thanks to the weather. My own experience is honestly not that bad. I write from … Continue reading →

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