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Like the explosion of the Challenger and 9/11, where we were when we heard about OJ's Bronco chase and the verdict are moments every Gen X-er I know remembers vividly. Thinking back, it probably taught us a lot about the 'justice' system - who it works for, who it doesn't.

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Wordle with an 8-yr-old

Two spots left in my upcoming Fiction for Journalists online class. If you've ever written professionally and are ready to start, make progress on, or finish your novel this class is for you! #writingcommunity juliadahl.com/classes/

Top ten lunar content. No notes.

Eclipse was awesome in the Hudson Valley!

This is very good advice. My goal is to have 100 pages on Book 6 when Book 5 comes out in September.

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I have a vivid memory of where I was (driving my parents’ minivan) when I heard on the radio that Kurt Cobian had died by suicide. It gives me great joy that his daughter is so wise.

Saw my first Tesla truck today. It’s even stupider in real life.

Well, the hot flashes have officially begun

30 years ago today, the world lost Kurt Cobain. It was an unimaginable loss, especially for people like Mary Lou Lord who knew Kurt for who he truly was -- a deeply sensitive person who used music as a way to feel less alone. Five years ago, Mary Lou shared her story with me. She…

I pretty much hate this song, so for me to re-tweet this rendition is...well, watch it. Amazing.

Took on a new coaching client today who is writing a novel. First step, I told her, buy and begin reading REFUSE TO BE DONE by Matt Bell

Ok I’ll play: What’s the opening line of your WIP?

“On the day that the first person connected to Palm Avenue Elementary was found dead, Lauren Marashian took an Uber to the school to make photocopies for the upcoming PTA fundraiser.”

An important thread! The Right doesn't need the approval of Congress to ban abortion nation-wide.

This is Nazi talk. And if you find this kind of talk acceptable—or support it—you're probably a Nazi.

Lil Petey is 2 today!