It’s still dark and the crickets are still singing their nightly tune. My mind didn’t rest all night and Hubs was up and gone seemingly before his head hit the pillow. His day will be full as he teaches new…
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.
Five Finger Discount
Recently, I asked Hubs to give seven words that would describe me. I wasn’t too keen on his selections, I was offended, but they were truthful. The truth has a way of stinging. One of the words he chose was “naïve”.…
At Last
Sipping coffee and stepping out into the sultry morning, I was expecting cooler temps. I am awaiting the time when we can have our evening fires. I am looking forward to lighter more refreshing air to breath. I am in…
August Contest Winner!
The contest must of been a little too time consuming as the entries were…none! LOL. So I decided to still give my fine reading family a chance to win the $20 Subway Gift Card and drew an email from our…
The Right Conditions
Early morning visits to the patio these days produce a certain perspiration. Remember, this girl don’t like to sweat, so time out there is short these days. The weather is also being blamed for the mess the patio is in…
Clingy
Patio sitting is at the dead dry season now. That doesn’t mean my times of reflection have dried up. Sitting in Gods presence conversing with him from my desk brings plenty to reflect on. True the surroundings aren’t as lovely,…
Opinions are like _______
As crude as it sounds, it’s true. The old phrase comes to my mind this morning as I lift my coffee cup. Putting it less crudely, Opinions are like “bottoms” we all have one. The wonderful thing about it is…
It’s All About Eye Contact
As a young teenage girl, there wasn’t a whole lot to do in our small town but cruise main street. Back then you would of thought gasoline was almost 4bucks a gallon listening to your parents setting rules on wasting gas.…