Funny how the memory can plays tricks on us 50’ers. After making my mug this morning, I sat to sip, but couldn’t remember if I added my life saving, daily “secret” health related ingredient, into the mug. Seriously, I had just filled my mug, sat…
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.
Make a Move
I spent my early morning sunrise time, driving Hubs to his destination. It didn’t keep me from snapping a photo of the gorgeous “welcome mat” rolled out for my pleasure. Oh, and I did pull over (this time). As I…
Under New Management
Waking this morning wasn’t hard to do, however waking with a new attitude was taking some effort. While it was still dark outside, I opened my bible and a study guide, the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew caught my attention. …
Cooling Off
I would like to kiss whom ever invented the Lime Margarita flavored popsicle! As I devour the icy cold, sour delight down to the stick, my mind goes over and over the past and current unfair events leading to my…
Just a Little Update!
Just a little update regarding my absence from FB and The Patio; all of these events are over a short period of time, that’s how we roll ! lol. We took a much needed few days to go home to…
Throw it Away!
At this moment I am in a season of life that is uncomfortable. The Patio is a mess. The weather got hot, the plants were neglected, the pool was taken down, a storm moved in and blew lawn furniture around…
Moments
Complete balance happens in the soft subtle stillness, just before the dawn. It happens on that wooded trail when all you hear is the rhythm of your feet and seeing your breath release into the cool air. Tucking that last crying child…
Reunite with the Creator
Sitting in the still quiet of the morning requires one to stay awake. Adding a hot cup of wake-me-up while listening to the nighttime crickets lull their tunes as the morning breaks is a fine way to say good morning.…