A Hug Has Healing Power

A Hug Has Healing Power

A Hug Has Healing Power​ Julie McGue Author As I write this, I sit with a mug of ginger tea and honey, and my neck is draped with what my family has come to call “the warm hug.” I bought this lavender infused neck cushion long ago from a boutique specializing in...
Every author has a method

Every author has a method

Every author has a method   Julie McGue Author Invariably, whenever an author is interviewed, a discussion surrounding this question comes up: Describe your writing process.  History writer and poet Barbara Krasner, interviewed me recently for her newsletter....
What to say when someone is being ridiculous

What to say when someone is being ridiculous

What to say when someone is being ridiculous ​ Julie McGue Author When our four kids were growing up– their ages spanned a decade– dealing with such an array of developmental stages meant shifting gears on a dime.  One kid would be on the slippery slope of puberty’s...
Taking Stock

Taking Stock

Taking Stock     Julie McGue Author On my website each week, I post blogs and personal essays which focus on identity, family, and life’s quirky moments. I also share recent news and stories from the foster care and adoption world.  When I’m deciding what to...
Goodbye 2021. Welcome 2022.

Goodbye 2021. Welcome 2022.

Goodbye 2021. Welcome 2022.     Julie McGue Author End of the Year Reflections To say that 2021 was quite a year for me and my family is an understatement.  Our family welcomed another healthy grandson (that makes FOUR).  We celebrated the engagement of our...

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