Blessings & Burdens

Blessings & Burdens

Blessings & Burdens Julie McGue Author One of the benefits of reaching the midpoint of life is coming to terms with certain realities. For example, it’s a given that appliances and electronics will malfunction at the most inopportune times. Maturity has also led...
A Secret and Dangerous Mission

A Secret and Dangerous Mission

A Secret and Dangerous Mission Julie McGue Author Like most people, I dread moving.  The notion of downsizing from my Florida house into a condo is one I’ve been debating about for nearly a year. Now that the idea has become reality, I’ve filled a yellow legal pad...
Funny What We Remember

Funny What We Remember

Funny What We Remember Julie McGue Author My mother turned “90” at the end of February. My four siblings and I started planning her birthday celebration before the calendar flipped to 2023. Mom’s wish was for us to host a small luncheon, locally, and invite family and...
When the Heart Is Ready

When the Heart Is Ready

When the Heart Is Ready Julie McGue Author Ever since I met up with my friend Teri a few weeks ago at a local coffee spot, I’ve been focused on forgiveness. At first, the two of us caught up on the usual things like how we spent the holidays, our kids and...
Stepping Away

Stepping Away

Stepping Away Julie McGue Author Even though it’s the weekend and the sun just scaled the horizon, my entire household is up. I pour myself a second cup of coffee and saunter into the play area, which under normal circumstances is my office and writing space. My...
Connections Matter

Connections Matter

Connections Matter Julie McGue Author The older home next to mine in NW Indiana had been on and off the real estate market for nearly a decade. So, when a couple whom I know decided to purchase it, I suspected that a major remodeling project was in their future. One...

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