Squeezing in the Blessings

Squeezing in the Blessings

by | Nov 27, 2024 | That Girl This Life

Squeezing in the Blessings Julie McGue Author When the opportunity to join Rebecca Makkai and Vu Tran for the StoryStudio Writer Retreat in downtown Chicago materialized, I jumped on it. Did I realize that I’d be squeezing in four magical, formative days at the...
Too Much To Think About

Too Much To Think About

by | Nov 13, 2024 | That Girl This Life

Too Much To Think About Julie McGue Author As I write this, I’m sitting at a small desk in a downtown Sarasota hotel room. Suitcases containing both summer and winter clothing, my computer, backpack, and tennis bag—all of which have been my constant companions for the...
November Is Full

November Is Full

by | Oct 30, 2024 | That Girl This Life

November Is Full … of so many important things besides the election! Julie McGue Author November is one of my favorite months mostly because of the weather and my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving.  I love the clear and cool days, fixing warm drinks like ginger-peach tea...
Sheesh

Sheesh

by | Oct 16, 2024 | That Girl This Life

Sheesh Julie McGue Author At 5:10 AM on Sunday, October 6th, I trudged with an armful of my belongings toward the steep, metal staircase leading to the outdoor parking spot assigned to my short-term rental unit. I didn’t dare look right or left as I descended....
A Big Reveal

A Big Reveal

by | Sep 25, 2024 | That Girl This Life

A Big Reveal Julie McGue Author This past week, I arrived home weary and sore but joyous from my 100 km walk with fellow pilgrims along the “French route” of the El Camino in Spain. Once I’ve had time to digest the magnitude of the journey—and rid myself of lingering...

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