Archive - Cautiously Optimistic

Caught Up in You Chapter 4

Portions for Foxes

Jul 7 •

Joelle Garfinkel

the weekly rundown 7.2.25

your weekly mix of astrology, self-care, pop culture, feel good stories, and action items to make the world a little brighter

Jul 2 •

Joelle Garfinkel

June 2025

"Caught Up In You" Chapter 3

Dancing on my Own

Jun 30 •

Joelle Garfinkel

out of office (but not really)

free write friday

Jun 27 •

Joelle Garfinkel

the weekly rundown 6.25.25

weekly intention and card pull, love island thoughts, hopeful politics, silent screaming, a mini reunion, and does anyone want to make out?!

Jun 25 •

Joelle Garfinkel

"Caught Up in You" Chapter 2

You Can't Always Get What You Want

Jun 24 •

Joelle Garfinkel

the weekly rundown 6.18.25

we're back with weekly intentions, love island, resources for immigrant communities and allies, a "real" recipe and MORE

Jun 18 •

Joelle Garfinkel

"Caught Up in You" Chapter 1

Jun 16 •

Joelle Garfinkel

scattered thoughts in the city of angels

freelance friday: some freewheelin' thoughts from the last week

Jun 13 •

Joelle Garfinkel

L.A. is not a War Zone

...but we are a city of warriors

Jun 10 •

Joelle Garfinkel

the weekly rundown 6.4.25

LaBubus, Love Island, Pride, and a permanent move to mid-week?

Jun 4 •

Joelle Garfinkel

I wrote a novel

...but I still haven't found an editor or publisher

Jun 2 •

Joelle Garfinkel

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