This is an opinion piece written by J.M. Northup about current events. Additional resources are shared along with book recommendations. There is always darkness, yet light still persists. The shadows are proof of that for they cannot exist without it. Light is lit by faith, which leads to hope. Hope yields strength. This is what … Continue reading #OpinionsAreLikeAssholes (everybody has one) – Through The Decades
Category: Women In History
#OpinionsAreLikeAssholes (everybody has one) – US vs THEM: Tribalism
This is an opinion piece written by J.M. Northup about current events. Additional resources are shared along with book recommendations. Humans are dumb. We are basic creature who want to believe we have evolved, yet we are still primal and emotional. When push comes to shove, we ignore what we know to be true and … Continue reading #OpinionsAreLikeAssholes (everybody has one) – US vs THEM: Tribalism
#NorthupNews – Inspiring Young Readers
I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – Inspiring Young Readers
#WhatNornsReads – Fortune’s Well (3 book series)
Fortune's Well (3 book series) REVIEWED BY KAREN J. MOSSMAN Where did I find it: I won it from Chantelle Atkins. What I liked: that each of the authors wrote one of the main characters, and it was seamless. I couldn’t tell who wrote what, which is as it should be. Because I won it, I … Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – Fortune’s Well (3 book series)
Deep Thoughts With Julie – Life As An Introvert
Investigating the history behind my questions. An introvert is an individual who gains energy through solitude and reflection, typically feeling drained by prolonged social interaction, as described by Carl Jung. They are often introspective, thoughtful, and prefer one-on-one, deep conversations over large crowds or small talk. While not inherently shy, they prioritize internal stimulation and are characterized … Continue reading Deep Thoughts With Julie – Life As An Introvert