More or Less

More or Less

More or Less Julie McGue Author I tend to channel surf while I’m driving my SUV, whether it’s an errand run or a long-distance drive. Sometimes I listen to news or talk radio; other times, depending on my mood, I choose country, pop or smooth jazz. On a recent...
Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive

Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive

Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive Julie McGue Author There’s a special kind of anticipation that comes with unpacking your books at a festival—the careful lining up of titles, arranging of bookmarks and bookplates, and straightening of acrylic stands until everything...
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...

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