Heading to the patio just before dawn now is out of the question. It seems I have an uncontrollable uneasiness about a certain patio occupant that I am semi unaffectionately calling Bitty the Bat. While liking the fact that Bitty can…
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.
God is laughing
The other afternoon, I spent the whole day, and half the night on the patio. The wonderful break in the weather has me practically living outdoors. I raised the red umbrella and with all my supplies together on the table, I sat down letting…
Praying for Fire
Mornings after days of heavy rains leave the patio cushions too wet for sitting. From inside this morning, I look out the window and wonder. What will this day bring? Will the rain, thunder and lightning continue? I so enjoy…
What Are You Wearing?
Watching the sun come out in the morning can be a breathtaking sight. As the sun rises the sky is dressed in magnificent shades of pink, orange, purple, yellow. Depending on those colors we can usually tell what kind of…
Blood Thirsty Thief
Reclining last night in my lounge chair, didn’t last long. As the sun tried to go to bed, my patio was still alive with the laughter of my golden haired granddaughter. Her snorts and giggles bring pure delight to my…
It Takes Two/I Got Your Back
Under the red umbrella, my feet propped on a pillow I sit and watch my birds. Quickly my eyes catch sight of two little peeps jumping, diving, and swooping together like contestants on Dancing With The Stars, minus the dazzling…
Warrior’s and Monster Drinks
My morning sleep was interrupted by the jingle of my phone. I got a text message from Hubs, saying he had passed a kidney stone. This makes stone #3 for him. Stone #2 a few years ago had to be surgically removed,…
Road Rage
Driving in the rain is a challenge. Driving amongst construction in the rain is an even bigger challange. When the greater part of your working day is spent behind the wheel of a cruiser you tend to encounter all sorts of…