Author Archives: Mellie Justad

About Mellie Justad

A transplanted Southerner trying to survive in South Florida or what I fondly refer to as,"The Land of the Southern Impaired" I write about everyday life from my days as my hometown's Possum Queen to being cut from my wet suit with the Jaws of Life with a pair of hedge clippers. My humorous essays have appeared in the anthology, Not Your Mother's Book on Being a Mom, Midlife Boulevard, The Storyteller, ParentingPlus, Dew on the Kudzu and Muscadine Lines. Remember when you find yourself at the end of your rope- don't despair and crochet your own noose- Just add humor.

Regardless of What You’ve Heard..Frog Giggin’ Ain’t Romantic!

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Mellie Justad

Ice-cold watermelon, front porch swings, barefootin,’ and catching lightning bugs in a jar. Ah, the “frog days” of summer. Frog days? Did I say frog days? You bet I did!

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The Write Way

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Mellie Justad

Last week I was to attend a writers conference and sign a few books, but unfortunately I came down with a nasty bout of diverticulitis and couldn’t attend. Bummer. Had it been anything like my last conference it would have … Continue reading →

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Where There’s Smoke…There’s Skimpy Attire

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Mellie Justad

Happy Father’s Day, Daddy. You definitely earned your stripes. This is one fire you’ll be glad you missed!

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