by Julie McGue | Aug 30, 2018 | That Girl This Life
Superman Tulips Julie McGue Author For me, Fall has always meant putting the summer garden to bed, and digging in tulips, daffodils and hyacinths for early spring color. On a recent trip to Amsterdam, I made a point of visiting the Keukenhof Gardens. The...
by Julie McGue | Aug 17, 2018 | That Girl This Life
Helpful Items To Place in a New Car Julie McGue Author Last weekend my husband found a car online that he wanted to check out at the local car dealer. Seven years old, our current vehicle was serviceable, but the odometer was edging upwards, which almost...
by Julie McGue | Jul 31, 2018 | That Girl This Life
Writing Scenic Details Is A Delicate Balance Julie McGue Author As I crafted the opening of a difficult scene, my instructor encouraged me to add more detail to the narration. Instead of simply writing about a trip to the school supply aisle at a local...
by Julie McGue | Jul 25, 2018 | That Girl This Life
The Nursing Fawn Julie McGue Author Duneland Beach Road is an old Potawatomi Indian path drenched with asphalt. Crumbly patches mar its surface, caused in part by harsh winter storms and the sandy dune, which is its foundation. The road begins as an exit off...
by Julie McGue | Jul 17, 2018 | That Girl This Life
Do Not Roll With Lid Open Julie McGue Author I’m writing this to save you from harm, injury and a trip to the ER. There are warnings and instructions embossed onto the lids of the large garbage and recycling containers that municipalities mandate for their...
by Julie McGue | Jul 10, 2018 | That Girl This Life
Life Can Be Miserable When Technology Fails Julie McGue Author On a recent trip to DC, my daughter and I decided to try one of those ‘car sharing’ companies rather than deal with Washington Reagan’s complicated car rental terminal. We chose Maven, a GM car sharing...
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