I know this will be hard for some of you to understand, but I’m going to make it as plain as I can without all the writer’s “fluff”. I am coming out, I am confessing. No more secrets, or hidden…
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.
Christmas Music
“Everybody knows, some turkey and some mistletoe help to make the season bright” “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I write” “Silent night, Holy Night” After Thanksgiving (shhh and on occasion during the summer) my radio station is…
Who Put the Crazy In Christmas
There is something so serene and revealing about being in conversation with the Creator before the sun comes up. Mornings to me are crisp and clear when I wake with HIS purpose in mind. Adding my purpose of sippin some…
Plan A or Plan B?
Even I, who loves winter am questioning, and curiously amazed by, all of the snow Buffalo, New York is getting. Part of these emotions are brought on by the fact that it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet, but mostly because I experienced being “snowed in” a…
Look Who Stopped By!
The Patio welcomes photographer Kim Loftis! I fell in love with Kim’s ability to capture the outdoors on camera, while keeping them true to their naturalistic look. After spying on her work for awhile, I also fell in love with…
Siren Song
The early sky had a very subtle waking this morning. Across the horizon comes pinks and purples faintly seen. We are a little unusually chilly here in the South for November. Before I can return indoors the chameleon sky bursts forward with vivid…
Military Wives “Man-Up”
Taking a break from the sturdy wind, I step into the house for a sit’n’sip. The weather is almost a reminder of the harsh prairie I grew up on, minus the ten foot of snow. Outdoors, I took on the role…