Blogs

  • Yellow umbrella floating above a lake with a reflection on the water, surrounded by blurred green trees.

    Volume 1

    Welcome to Umbrella Social – A Space for Books, Coffee, and Community

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  • Silhouette of a hand holding a jar with a starry sky pouring out

    Volume 2

    The Beginning of a Dream – Building Umbrella Social from the Ground Up

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  • Group of people gathered around an outdoor table set for a meal, under string lights. A musical instrument like an oud is resting on a rug in the foreground.

    Volume 3

    Why We Believe in the Power of Stories and Gathering Together

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  • Outdoor market with people browsing clothing stalls under white tents, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

    Volume 4

    What to Expect from Our Pop-Up Events

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  • A hand holding a stack of seven books against a plain white background, with a tattoo of dots on the forearm.

    Volume 5

    5 Books That Inspire Creativity & Connection

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  • Person in a gray sweater holding a cup of coffee and a book while sitting on a bed with black socks.

    Volume 6

    The Ritual of Coffee & Reading – A Simple Joy

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  • Open book with blurred fairy lights and glowing blue orb on stand in the background.

    Volume 7

    Follow Along – Our Journey to Creating a Community Space

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  • Two hands holding a black paper heart against a neutral background.

    Volume 8

    Why Connection Matters - The Magic of Community and Togetherness

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  • Artificial flower arrangement on a grave with "In Loving Memory" engraved on a stone, surrounded by gravel.

    Volume 9

    Navigating Grief - How Community Helps Us Heal

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  • Torn paper with "Dream" text on glittery, colorful background of blue, pink, and purple bokeh.

    Volume 10

    Book Review: What's Your Dream? by Simon Squibb

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  • Four people wearing colorful jackets with their arms around each other, a camera hangs from one person's shoulder.

    Volume 11

    The Myth of Effortless Community: Why We Want a Village But Forget to Be Villagers

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  • Person in a yellow raincoat standing at the entrance of a cave surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.

    Volume 12

    The Courage to Show Up: Overcoming Fear to Build Real Connection

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  • Two people playing chess outdoors at a wooden bench with a clock on a table.

    Volume 13

    Showing Up: Finding Community with the Active 20-30 Club

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  • Open hands holding a small yellow flower

    Volume 14

    Giving as a Path to Receiving: Why Community is Built on Reciprocity

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  • Stack of books including "Thinking, Fast and Slow," "The Startup Way," "Atomic Habits," and "Shoe Dog."

    Volume 15

    Breaking the Cycle of Loneliness: Changing Habits to Find Your People

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  • A deflated yellow smiley face balloon on a street near moving cars.

    Volume 16

    The Social Energy Exchange: Surrounding Yourself With People Who Also Try

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  • Two ladybugs on green moss

    Volume 17

    Cultivating a Stronger Social Ecosystem: How Small Acts Create a Thriving Community

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  • Crowd at a music festival with raised hands, bright stage lights, and smoke effects.

    Volume 18

    The Magic of Live Music: How Concerts Create Unforgettable Connections

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  • Close-up of a smartphone screen showing social media app icons for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

    Volume 19

    Why Building Community as an Adult Feels Hard

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  • Close-up of Scrabble tiles spelling 'FIND YOUR' on a white surface.

    Volume 20

    Intentional Connection: Choosing Your Spaces

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  • Two women sitting on a porch, engaging in a lively conversation. One woman with long, wavy hair and glasses is laughing and holding a notebook, while the other with long brown hair and a black cap is partially visible, holding a smartphone.

    Volume 21

    Showing Up and Following Through: Turning Encounters into Connections

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  • Silhouettes of three women dancing and raising their hands against a sunset sky with orange and yellow hues.

    Volume 22

    Deepening Friendships: From Casual to Connected

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  • A row of colorful autumn leaves hanging on a string against a plain background.

    Volume 23

    Sustaining Friendships: Navigating the Ups and Downs

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  • A boy holding a sky lantern during sunset, with other sky lanterns visible in the background.

    Volume 24

    Letting Go Gracefully: When Friendships Change or Fade

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  • Interior of a cozy, rustic café with hanging plants, wooden furniture, and large windows letting in natural light. A menu board is visible behind the counter, displaying various food and drink options.

    Volume 25

    Places That Hold Us: The Power of Third Spaces

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  • A young girl with light brown hair sits in a field of small white daisies, backlit by the setting sun through trees, causing a warm glow and lens flare.

    Volume 26

    The Power of the Pause: A reflection on rest, re-centering, and resisting the pressure to constantly “do.”

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  • Two individuals in professional attire, with one in a medical gown, holding hands in handcuffs against a plain wall.

    Volume 27

    Book Spotlight: I Didn’t Sign Up for This by Dr. Courtney Tracy

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  • Long exposure photo of a highway at night with streaks of red and white lights from moving vehicles, urban buildings with illuminated windows in the background, streetlights along the road, and a dark sky.

    Volume 28

    Slow living in a fast world pt. 1: The Myth of the Hustle – Why Slowing Down Isn’t Giving Up

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  • A hand holding a lit matchstick near a small orange candle on a white surface. In the background, there's a clear glass vase with dried eucalyptus branches. A round black container lid with the word 'CANDLE' is on the surface.

    Volume 29

    Slow living in a fast world pt. 2: Simple Rituals That Anchor Your Week (Even When You’re Busy)

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  • Wildflowers and grasses growing behind a barbed wire fence with mountains in the background.

    Volume 30

    Slow living in a fast world pt. 3: How to Protect Your Peace Without Isolating Yourself

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  • A ginger tabby cat sleeping on a soft, white, textured bed with its eyes closed and paws stretched out.

    Volume 31

    Slow living in a fast world pt. 4: The Joy of Doing Nothing – Reclaiming Rest as a Radical Act

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  • A tall tree with vibrant orange and green fall leaves, standing by a body of water on a clear day with blue sky visible through the branches.

    Volume 32

    Seasons of Change pt. 1: The Turning of the Leaves – Welcoming Change

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  • A tattooed hand holding a pair of spectacles with hanging rings, against a plain background.

    Volume 33

    Seasons of Change pt. 2: The Gentle Art of Letting Go

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  • Christmas-themed arrangement with pine branches, pinecones, dried orange slices, red berries, a red ornament, a wooden slice, gingerbread cookies, and Scrabble tiles spelling "HELLO DECEMBER" on a dark background.

    Volume 34

    A Note for December

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  • A person gently holding a black butterfly with white spots on its wings.

    Volume 35

    A Gentle Closing: Wrapping Up the Year with Grace

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  • Close-up of snow-covered plants with a blurred, bright background.

    Volume 36

    We’re Not Meant to Bloom in January

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  • Person lying in a sunflower field with only their legs and boots visible, raised in the air against a blue sky and green trees.

    Volume 37

    Belonging When You Feel Awkward

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  • Silhouette of a tree with leaves and branches, with several birds flying in the sky.

    Volume 38

    On Free Will, and Letting Yourself Go When You Need To

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  • A book titled "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb standing upright on a table. The cover features a bright orange box with a crumpled tissue on top. There are decorative flower arrangements in the background.

    Volume 39

    Book Spotlight: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

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  • Close-up of white cherry blossom flowers on a tree branch against a clear blue sky.

    Volume 40

    Maybe March Is the Real Beginning of the Year

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  • Volume 41

    Executive Function Isn't Just About Being Organized

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  • Volume 42

    I Thought About You Every Day (And Still Didn't Text Back)

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