Perfect morning air almost weightless. Crickets were still playing rom last nights band practice. The Lord greeted me in His splendor showing off a sky of pink, orange and blue. Clouds moving in speak of a possible rain shower later…
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.
Eating Like I’m Wounded
As I opened the door to the patio the cool morning air caressed my face. No time to linger as I watered the blooms. Looking up the sky was already taking on a cloudless form with hints of pink here…
Clean Up on Aisle 7
The morning dew is heavy, and the smell of wet earth fills the air. Out of control winds from a recent storm destroyed my patio table. Miraculously the red umbrella survived. Hubs became a one man clean up crew on…
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
While the tune plays in my head, I start to sing the words. I am reminded by it’s poetry and rhyming of the days of my youth. Days when straying from my parental planned path was fairly easier when joined…
Family Feudin, Fussin and Fightin
It happens in every family, at one time or another. To what degree, depends on what Momma and Daddy are willing to put up with. But what happens when it’s Momma and Daddy that are the one’s showin out??!! Not…
It’s All One Sided
After stepping outside this morning in the cool damp air my thoughts turned to Fall. My prayerful offering of gratitude was for the lower electric bill and I requested that we miss the whole heat wave this year. How funny…
A Family Affair
On the Patio we enjoyed an evening of escape from the humidity, and sat under the twinkling stars, chatting. Bursts of laughter, and serious topics made up the ebb and flow of conversation as we caught up. Seventeen years is…
Operator Please Connect Me
As I drive towards home I look out over the hot summer haze that lingers over the nearby Oklahoma hills. I am deeply grateful for the air conditioning in my car and my home. Summer in the Southwest does tend…