Book chat: exploring the life & work of Shirley Jackson with Sarah McGrath

Book chat: exploring the life & work of Shirley Jackson with Sarah McGrath

This week on my podcast It’s a Lot, I joined forces with my friend Sarah McGrath, a bookstagrammer, avid reader, physical therapist, and mom, for a book chat about two of Shirley Jackson’s books that represent the two very different sides of her work: We Have Always Lived in the Castle and Life Among the Savages. Jackson is well known for her gothic/psychological horror; most of us read her famous short story “The Lottery” in school, and The Haunting of Hill House was adapted into a Netflix series a few years ago. But her domestic memoirs are lesser known in 2026, and I love them as much as her other writing!

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Celebrating 6 Years of Serve Me the Sky Digital

Celebrating 6 Years of Serve Me the Sky Digital

Serve Me the Sky Digital turns six today! I’m so proud to have been in business for six whole years now. I’ve been a business owner through the COVID pandemic, the death of my mom and grandma, adopting a new dog, getting an ADHD diagnosis, becoming an adjunct professor, and having my first baby. It’s a lot! I’ve learned and grown so much over the past six years. 

I’m grateful to all of the amazing clients, friends, and supporters who have cheered me on, sent me referrals, and shared kind words about me and my work. I feel seen and valued, and I hope to make those I work with feel the same way. 

My business anniversary is always a good opportunity to reflect, so today I’m sharing some of my favorite projects and experiences from the past year, lessons I’ve learned, and a glimpse at the future of Serve Me the Sky.

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How Long Should My Instagram Caption Be?

How Long Should My Instagram Caption Be?

Determining how long your Instagram caption should be is an age-old dilemma. Okay, Instagram has only existed for eleven years, so maybe not quite “age-old.” Nonetheless, one of the most common concerns I hear from clients is, “How do I write a good caption? How long should my caption be?” People are stumped by the art of the caption! Today on the blog I’m breaking down Instagram caption length.

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