Author: juliebarton
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Real Magic #1
On Wednesday, I went for a walk with a friend who, during COVID, became slightly estranged due to a misunderstanding. We’ve been close friends for years now, the kind of friend you really talk to. She is kind, smart, humble, and interesting. We have always had mutual love and admiration for each…
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Introducing “Real Magic” (Reality + Magic)
A new weekly newsletter by me for you. After publishing Dog Medicine, I received messages from so many wonderful people. Perfect strangers from all over the world wrote to tell me that they found comfort in my story. Writing Dog Medicine was a solitary venture that yielded solace, togetherness, and…
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A Winter Solstice Poem
Dear friends, Today is December 21st, the winter solstice. It’s the darkest day of the year and for me, the most beautiful. Yes, there is deep beauty in darkness. There is wisdom there too. I have long associated with Persephone, the queen goddess who is cast into the underworld every…
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Good News & a Howling Bunker
Dog Medicine has had the huge honor of winning the Nautilus Book Award. It received a silver in the Psychology category. This feels extra special because these awards are given for “exceptional literary contributions to spiritual growth, conscious living and green values, high-level wellness, responsible leadership and positive social change.” nautilusbookawards.com…
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Order a personalized copy of Dog Medicine for the holidays!
Hi friends, For a thoughtful holiday gift, you can order signed and personalized copies of Dog Medicine from Great Good Place for Books, a wonderful local bookstore here in Oakland, CA. Click here to place an order. You can put your personalization request in the comments. Order by December 18th for free shipping! Order by December 23rd…