by Julie H. Lake | Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
It had already been a long day and it was only mid-afternoon. Up early for work and a restless night’s sleep added to my fatigue. By the time I clocked out, take-out from one of my favorite restaurants sounded appealing. I was tired, hungry and ready to be home....
by Julie H. Lake | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
After placing my order, I stepped to the side as instructed by the friendly young woman behind the counter. I glanced about, noticing the other customers. Traffic zoomed by outside. The sun was shining. I checked the clock on my phone. No need to rush. As my smoothie...
by Julie H. Lake | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
He wasn’t supposed to be there. But he was. He wasn’t supposed to have a press pass. But he did. As a rookie photojournalist, my husband was handed an opportunity of a lifetime. In June of 1982, he found himself standing within arm’s reach of the Saint of Calcutta....
by Julie H. Lake | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
My senior year of college involved taking an in-depth Shakespeare class. One of the requirements for passing was to memorize and recite 200 verses of Shakespeare’s literature. To put it mildly, I panicked. I tried. I really did. But the lines would simply not commit...
by Julie H. Lake | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
When my children were growing up, and old enough to understand, I told them an important truth, “I’m not interested in being your friend, I’m your mom.” My children really didn’t need me to act like a friend. If I did, it would truly be a disservice to them down the...
by Julie H. Lake | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
They’ve heard me say it a thousand times. It was a phrase so often repeated to my children during our homeschool days that I had it inscribed on each of their diplomas when they graduated from high school. “Stay on task.” I wanted them to be focused and intentional...
