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Tears & Joy

A publication about living deeply in a digital age: creativity, hospitality, analog living, and movies

By Julia Light

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How to Have a Summer That Feels Like a Movie

The Good Life Guide, June Edition

Jun 11•Julia Light

142

7

16

Most Popular

Analog Living for Normal People

Aug 8, 2025•Julia Light

3,289

62

265

Low-Spend Analog Activities to Enjoy With Friends

May 21•Julia Light

747

16

62

How to Create a Home You Love Out of the Home You Actually Have

Aug 15, 2025•Julia Light

355

22

27

Analog Weekly, Vol. I

Oct 20, 2025•Julia Light

124

10

7

Analog Weekly

Analog Weekly: The Art of Discovering

Mar 16•Julia Light

46

4

Analog Weekly: When Was the Last Time You Read a Good Book?

Feb 9•Julia Light and Summit Books

50

34

3

A February of Phone Freedom!

Jan 30•Julia Light

45

2

2

Home & Hosting

How We Host Big Dinner Parties in our Tiny NYC Apartment

Feb 25•Julia Light

83

13

9

On Enjoying Life at Home This Season

Dec 16, 2025•Julia Light

24

4

3

Creative Living

How to Have a Summer That Feels Like a Movie

Jun 11•Julia Light

142

7

16

The Good Life Guide: March

Mar 6•Julia Light

64

11

6

2026 Is The Year Of The Good Life

Jan 7•Julia Light

55

7

4

Tears & Joy

A publication about living deeply in a digital age: creativity, hospitality, analog living, and movies