What my children think about me having an agent

I HAVE NOT STOPPED SHOUTING ABOUT THE FACT THAT I HAVE AN AGENT! AND I AM EXCITED! My kids are not impressed. Me: Guys! I have an agent! Them: So you have a book published? Me: No. It’s different. You’ll know when I get a book published. Plus there will,...

Blueberries

Today I am grateful for neighbors who say, “The blueberries are ripe. Come and pick whenever you can.” I see a cobbler in my future.

Weekly Menu Plan

You all know you’re supposed to plan your weekly menu, make your grocery list, and go shopping once a week. You spend less and don’t go nuts when you realize it’s 5:30 and you have nothing but rutabaga in the house. But, as I’ve said before,...

2012, Here we come!

I am someone who embraces resolutions (not like my mother). Why not start out the new year making some promises to yourself? The key is not to make too many, and not to make them unattainable. While I do have an ever-expanding list of general goals (keep the house...

Vegetarian Trial

So, as long-time followers of World of Julie know, I am sick of making dinner for people (children) who burst into tears when I put dinner in front of them. I am sick of making a seemingly kid-friendly meal, like spaghetti and meatballs (something I don’t...