When the Body Fails, the Route Changes

When the Body Fails, the Route Changes

When the Body Fails, the Route Changes Julie McGue Author The orthopedic doctor’s last words before leaving the chilly exam room still ring in my ears: “You need to rest that knee. I hope you have trip insurance.” My left knee has bothered me since last winter, when...
Mom’s Mail

Mom’s Mail

Mom’s Mail Julie McGue Author “I have mail for you, honey.” Mom’s whisper isn’t intentional. Three years ago, when she turned ninety, her voice became soft, raspy. And her inability to project isn’t helped by the fact that she often forgets to put in her hearing...
Choosing a Rock

Choosing a Rock

Choosing a Rock Julie McGue Author In September, I will hike a section of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain with a group of fourteen women, creatives who are published authors, aspiring writers, and watercolorists. The 100-kilometer route, for which I have...
Blending the Old and New

Blending the Old and New

Blending the Old and New Julie McGue Author Like me, many of you gathered with family over the July Fourth holiday week. It was a hectic time, wasn’t it? Weather-related travel delays, heavy storms interrupting outdoor meals, scorching beach days, grocery runs,...

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