THE DAY, is truly fast approaching and I’ve found myself on the edge of an emotional episode involving food and gift preparations and yes last minute “add on’s”, forgotten “to do’s”, unexpected family issues, red in my checking balance, a…
Author: Julie Mahan
I am a Midwest girl in a Southern world, notice the funny accent. Patio dweller, police/military wife, mother, grandma and daughter of the King. Using my gift of story telling and light-hearted humor to inspire women through their hurts, habits and hang-ups.
That One Coveted Gift
As she sat on Santa’s lap and whispered to him, it seemed there was only one gift on her mind. Of course it didn’t seem to be anything popular that other kids were dying to get so her mother didn’t…
Your Sweater Ain’t the Only Thing That’s Ugly
Slipping out the back door, I tiptoed through the lightly frozen grass with a steaming mug in one hand and a towel for my chair in the other. This morning was slightly different as I had already accomplished several chores…
An Abnormal Year and A Normally, Imperfect Tree
Walking into my home the dreamy smell of a fresh pine tree fills the air. I’m really a country girl at heart. When I went to the tree farm the minute I got out of the car, I was in…
Joy and Mourning
A sweet, old gentleman walked through our door and into my heart. We were introduced and while Hubs got a few last minute class notes together, I got to know this man. Our time was short, but he was very…
It’s Really About Matching….Who Cares if You’re Scratching!
Searching piles upon piles, racks after racks and looking at endless online varieties of potential Christmas outfits is pure “heck” for most. But especially for those who have either gained weight since last Christmas, or found that their favorite year…
Trolling and Other Irritating Behaviors
I stood in line at the convenient store counter, there was a young man ahead of me, loudly expressing his negative opinion towards the traditional Christmas music playing over head. He stated that he had to listen to it play…
My Non-Traditional, Intentionally Calm, Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving morning, started in a non-traditional way, on the patio with a cup of hot coffee drowning in flavored cream….slowly, quietly, prayerfully and not, too early. This was my first year ever to be calm and almost stress free during Thanksgiving. However, it…