Artistic License

Artistic License

Artistic License Shana Browne Guest Blogger + Author Shana Browne is newly liberated from the bondage of business writing.  After a successful thirty-year “Stepfordian” career in corporate America, she now refuses to censor her thoughts and words.  She enjoys writing...
Sears: Store Closings & the Wish Book

Sears: Store Closings & the Wish Book

Sears: Store Closings & the Wish Book Julie McGue Author   New York (CNN Business) reported on 10/15:  “Landlords across America are cheering Sears’ bankruptcy…telling Sears: Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” I hated seeing that headline.  ...
How do you start your day?

How do you start your day?

How do you start your day? Julie McGue Author   At sunrise this morning, my coffee mug and I were treated to a herd of deer frolicking at the water’s edge like a bunch of Labradors.  In and out of the waves, no deeper than the knee joint, the deer hopped and...
Chipped Tooth

Chipped Tooth

Chipped Tooth Julie McGue Author   We all have them swirling around in the recesses of our brain, cautions and guidance that originate from well-meaning teachers, family, friends, and sometimes strangers.  I’m talking about: don’t cross your legs, you’ll get...
Life Vests, Kayaks & Wake Boards

Life Vests, Kayaks & Wake Boards

Life Vests, Kayaks & Wake Boards Julie McGue Author   The sunset-seekers were stationed per usual on the slatted wooden viewing platform at Stop 35, the entrée to the sliver of beach before Indiana becomes Michigan.  There were folks in shorts and T’s,...
Lack of Connectivity Builds Community

Lack of Connectivity Builds Community

Lack of Connectivity Builds Community Julie McGue Author   All morning long the notice, Cannot Send Message: connection to the outgoing server failed, loitered on the screen of my laptop like a bad taste lingers on the back of your tongue. Each time I crafted a...

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