Please Help yourself to a cuppa and a Pecan Sandie cookie... because today's muse is very special guest post by a favorite writer and friend of mine...Julianne P. Joyce Some time ago, I shared some thoughts about my children. I quoted a saying that was often used by my Mom and Mrs. Casey: "Everyone thinks their … Continue reading Maeve Our Newest Swan and Miracle
Author: Julianne
Wedding Day: Exceptional Love
Once again, we are blessed with the musings of Julianna Pierce on Odd. Wedding Day is funny, honest and loving, but what I like best about reading Julianna’s stories is that she invites you into a special place … her heart. May 30 2010 – wedding day. 5 a.m. I’m wide-awake. The house is a-buzz … Continue reading Wedding Day: Exceptional Love
Handprint On My Heart
Reading Julianne’s guest post reminded me of seeing the musical Wicked. For me, one of the most touching moments in the entire show comes at the very end when Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba the Wicked Witch share a beautiful song entitled For Good, in which they share with one another the impact … Continue reading Handprint On My Heart
Chicago Northwest Side Tales
Chicago Northwest Side Growing up in the great state of Texas, we did not have “sides,” as in the south side or the northwest side. We had TALL fences. Then I married a Chicagoan who navigated the CTA with his eyes closed, understood what the heck 6400 West/3200 North meant, debated citywide ward politics, and … Continue reading Chicago Northwest Side Tales