Sleepless in the Suburbs

Sleepless in the Suburbs

Sleepless in the Suburbs Julie McGue Author When the visual image on my phone comes into focus, my face gleams. I take in my adult son’s face and the image of him holding my youngest grandson, now ten months old, close to the screen. “Aww, it’s great to see you guys....
The Loose Ends of Love and Service

The Loose Ends of Love and Service

The Loose Ends of Love and Service Julie McGue Author “Life’s not perfect. Some loose ends may never get trimmed and tidied.” — Hoda Kotb When I first came across that quote, I felt it wrap around my heart.  For the past two years, I have been dealing with government...
One Cake, Two Candles

One Cake, Two Candles

One Cake, Two Candles Julie McGue Author Earlier this week, I traded emails with a friend who is also both an identical twin and an adoptee. We were swapping stories—the kind only twins can truly understand—about that unique, tangled mix of closeness and...
Poached Eggs

Poached Eggs

Poached Eggs Julie McGue Author The morning after my return to Sarasota from Chicago—where I’d spent the holiday season hosting and visiting with extended family—I opened the fridge with equal parts curiosity and trepidation.  The light flicked on to reveal a half...

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