Exuberant chirping brings Hubs and I to the front porch. This Memorial Day morning as we sit in rocking chairs taking in a new view, I ask Him where his thoughts are. Since I’m holding my tablet he is reluctant…
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.
Memories
Last night the sun slowly faded behind the trees. As I watered my blooms I remembered my Mother and her green thumb. Her yard was alive with fragrant vibrant blooms. The neighborhood could eat for weeks off of her hearty…
I Hear You Knocking
As soon as I opened the blinds I got a glimpse of a waking sky. Opening the door my sniffer detected a welcoming combination of heavy dew and dirt. My blooms are vibrant and the tweets are singing as they…
Humpty Dumpty
Waking on a Monday seems cruel. I feel cheated for time when Monday morning rolls around, and I find myself longing for another day to relax or to get more done. I stumble around, pick out a cup to fit…
Gory yet Fabulous!
Waking early has it’s benefits. As I sipped raspberry tea from my polka dotted cup, I sat at my desk looking out the window. Never before have I witnessed such a gory yet fabulous sight (other than on TV). Towards…
Another Drawing!!
Well we had one winner claim her Mani/Pedi basket and the other decided since she’s won a prize recently she’d pass to give another lucky girl a chance!!! So the lucky winner is…………..rmgrace5 Please email me at juliemahan63@yahoo.com to collect…
Foresight, Fear and Flowers
Chipper chirping brings the patio alive this morning. As I bring in the plants and flowers, I spy a sparrow near the new condo for tweets that Hubs put on the fence. Hard rains a few days ago washed out…
Wrecking Ball
While the earth needs it’s moisture I could use a covered patio. Reflection will have to happen through a window to the patio this morning. Personal experience and observing others regarding wall building and it’s effects, has lead me to…