Reflecting today, on something a lady shared with me the other day. When she was in her teenage years, trying to decide on a career her mother said “don’t be a counselor, there is no money in that kind of work.”…
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.
When It Hurts to Move….
I might be the only crazy girl outside on this icy morning before the sun comes up, but somehow I doubt that. I watched Hubs through the window the garage light breaking the dark as he heartily scrapped off the ice…
I Do My Best to Love
Stepped outside this morning with steaming cup in hand. The frosty air cut quick. I stretched and took in a good breath, bringing clarity to my mind and soul, then I high tailed it back inside. Opening my bible this morning, I…
Laugh Until You Cry
One thing my dysfunctional clan does right is laughing til we cry. Well the kids and I anyway can get out of control silly pretty quickly. Hubs, not so much. Remember these are grown adult kids. I hope they never…
Don’t Ask If You Don’t Want To Know
The morning is sunny, and I have yet to step outside. Instead I am trying to tame all the thoughts in my head with a whip and a chair. I am also getting ready to jump into some very cold…
A House Divided
Starting the morning, he chugs a diet coke and I sip a vanilla coffee. First thing in the door after work, he turns on the TV and sits down on the couch and I change clothes then start supper. Everyday he…
It’s All Good
Warming my cold hands on a cup of hot tea this morning as I read over my prayer list. I actually got out of bed before 10 a.m. Seems lately that on my days off from work all I want…
I Dove In Head First!
Writing from inside my art room/office today, rather than to chase papers in the wind on the patio. The sun is super tricky today making me think it’s warm out when indeed the wind is chilly. I am watching out a window as I type hoping…