How to be a true friend

On moving beyond 'updates-style friendships.’ Plus a pre-holiday announcement.

Nov 18 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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Things to Love: 3rd Anniversary, Feeling Older and Still Writing Edition

4 essays, 1 book, 1 Q&A, a few things you might have missed (and hey, need to read)

Nov 2 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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October 2025

This is how we keep moving forward

We've got this. We're all doing it, in our own ways. I say run, bike, move, connect. Whatever it takes.

Oct 17 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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A Locals' Summer to Remember

Collecting colors, storing words and gathering warmth. And, do not miss this perfect book.

Oct 6 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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September 2025

How special places + experiences stick with us

Remembering moments + creating new memories up north. PLUS, want to join a new kind of book club with me?

Sep 24 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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Where we leave our hearts

Here's to NYC, Marquette, Grand Rapids + all the places my grown kids will go. Part 2 of my August travels out east and up north.

Sep 6 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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August 2025

New York City, summer of '95

Part 1 of my August trip to the city, which sparked some memories.

Aug 28 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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Things to Love: Solo travel & summer salad edition

Essays, novels, chickpeas + NYC. And 1 spicy show, a tear-jerker + a couple new podcasts.

Aug 12 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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July 2025

Diving in, staying cool

An unforgettable book + a restorative run + a Friday hello on this steamy day.

Jul 25 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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Up, down and all over

Some summer moments, by bike and boat, and in the midst of transitions.

Jul 12 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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June 2025

Learning to let go

Reminding myself to keep going and to trust what's to come. Plus, a look back at the summer of 1996.

Jun 20 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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10:52 p.m. on a Tuesday

Listening to Nick Mulvey, reading a new memoir, cuddling with dogs, feeling grateful for cheese and flowers. How do you unwind?

Jun 11 • 

Heather Johnson Durocher

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