Superman Tulips

Superman Tulips

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...
Helpful Items To Place in a New Car

Helpful Items To Place in a New Car

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...
The Nursing Fawn

The Nursing Fawn

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...
Do Not Roll With Lid Open

Do Not Roll With Lid Open

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...
Life Can Be Miserable When Technology Fails

Life Can Be Miserable When Technology Fails

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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