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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
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Most Popular
Analog Living for Normal People
Aug 8, 2025•Julia Light
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Low-Spend Analog Activities to Enjoy With Friends
May 21•Julia Light
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How to Create a Home You Love Out of the Home You Actually Have
Aug 15, 2025•Julia Light
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Oct 20, 2025•Julia Light
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Analog Weekly
Analog Weekly: The Art of Discovering
Mar 16•Julia Light
46
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Analog Weekly: When Was the Last Time You Read a Good Book?
Feb 9•Julia Light and Summit Books
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Jan 30•Julia Light
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Home & Hosting
How We Host Big Dinner Parties in our Tiny NYC Apartment
Feb 25•Julia Light
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On Enjoying Life at Home This Season
Dec 16, 2025•Julia Light
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Creative Living
How to Have a Summer That Feels Like a Movie
Jun 11•Julia Light
142
7
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Mar 6•Julia Light
64
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2026 Is The Year Of The Good Life
Jan 7•Julia Light
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Tears & Joy
A publication about living deeply in a digital age: creativity, hospitality, analog living, and movies