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All Things Go: The Pull of the Lake Effect
A love story about falling for the idea of a place and the importance of listening to intuition
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Julie Laufer
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Milk and sugar, please
On black coffee, body image, and being a f*cking liar.
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Julie Laufer
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An ode to my time in the Bay Area
Making connections, loving and loathing a place all at the same time, and somewhat relishing in loneliness.
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Julie Laufer
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We met once for an hour? Of course I remember you.
How I carry strangers with me, and the social performance of pretending to forget
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Julie Laufer
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March 2025

Some Things, Vol 3
Sheet masks, juice boxes, katsu curry, and fighting the urge to throw my Apple Watch in the East River.
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Julie Laufer
On self doubt and sweaty palms
An anecdote about a cringey thing I did and reflections on 'walking the walk'
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Julie Laufer
11
I finished my digital detox—now what?
What I learned, what's next, and what did Zillow ever do to anyone?
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Julie Laufer
4
Reflections on spring, time, and seasonal shifts
On saying goodbye to winter, waiting for sunshine, and welcoming baseball cap weather with open arms
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Julie Laufer
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The days are long (and so is this cold)
Original thoughts about a totally unique and original experience! (not really - but that's the point)
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Julie Laufer
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February 2025

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