Welcome to the Sunshine Stand!
I have a soft spot for the weather and all four seasons. Even though we are in the heart of winter, lately, it is spring and “springing up” of lemonade stands that I find myself thinking of the most. I love walking the neighborhood and stumbling upon small salespeople licking their lips (and their sticky fingers) while manning their lemonade stands. They have such sunny dispositions, and the hopefulness that they’ll make a few bucks is sweeter than the lemonade they peddle. I always stop for a small Dixie cup of the watered down stuff and leave an extra big tip.
“TheSunshineStand.com” is inspired and dedicated to all of those “small business owners”. They say, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” right? Here you’ll find my observations on life, happiness and the sunshine that can be found even on the darkest day.
I know a thing or two about weather as well. I’ve spent the past decade tracking some of the most violent and volatile weather in the world, as a Weekday Morning and Midday TV Meteorologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I recently left that dream job in search of other dreams. The girl can take herself out of weather, but you can’t take the passion for the weather out of this girl. So, I’ll still be tracking storms for my friends and family, and sharing some safety tips with you. Mixed in you’ll also find stories filled sunshine…and I hope you’ll share your own too:)
So, welcome to my virtual “Sunshine Stand”. ( You have the mental visual, right?) You can get the lemonade from the neighbors’ kids… you’ll always find sunshine right here:)
Shine On!!!
Julie
TheSunshineStand 
Love it!
Ha! My biggest fan… my mom. Thanks mom for leaving my very first blog rely:)
Looks great! So happy for you!!!
Thanks for being such a great cheerleader to get me going!!! You are precious.
Miss seeing on the weather, but enjoy your new pursuits. I will keep up with you and the weather on your blog.
Thank you Susan:)
LOVE THIS A LOT!
So sweet of you Terri! Thank you!!!
Looking forward to it! Love the sunny display! I’ve added you to my blogroll. Best wishes to you.
OOH Thank you Barbara! Tell me more about blogroll… I’m so new to this:)
Hi Julie,
A blogroll is just a page you can add to your menu bar (or as a sidebar widget) that lists what blogs you read. It’s a good place to help friends promote their blogs. I have a page listed as “Friends” where I keep my blogroll. Hope that helps!
Looks good Julie ,can’t wait to see more.!
Thanks Deon! Excited about the Turn Tulsa Pink 5k!!! I’m positive I will be blogging about that too:)
Your second biggest fan says CONGRATS on the new blog! I look forward to your sunshine!
Marty, you are so amazing. Thank you:) hugs!!!
Now we can get our morning “fix” of Julie chin! withdrawal symptoms were killing us! lol!
Hahaha! No more withdrawals:)
Love it Julie! Looking forward to many more. Have a great week!
What a great picture of you! Wishing you all the best ahead!
Just wanted to say that u are missed. Your smiles made my day. God bless u in all that u do.
Thank you Michael. Please know that my smile today is powered by your kind note:) Thanks for reading:)
Can’t wait to read more of your sunny thoughts, Jules!
Thanks Tim! You are always so wonderfully supportive:)
Right on, Julie! So proud of you already. Love that you’re blogging and can’t wait to follow what else you’re up to.
Thanks TJ!!! It’s a work in progress! Starting small, but we shall see how this evolves. Miss you, and way to kill me BTW on our Words with Friends Game:)
I can’t wait to see what this new chapter in your life holds! xoxo
Great site and it gives us a chance to see that beautiful smiling face again. Miss your cherful smile on the weather.
Awe, thank you!!! That is sooo sweet!!!
Hey Julie, I’m not currently a blogger, or a bloggee (is that someone who “follows”? lol), but I’m excited to keep up with you and your new adventures. I hope I will still get to see you some on Saturday mornings. 🙂
We missed you this past Saturday! Hope you are well!!! Thanks for reading Sweet Michelle and yes, expect me to see you on Saturday:)
Hi Julie. Good luck with the blog. Talk about sunshine, it’s Eileen’s birthday today and it was one of the best weather days she’s ever had. 65 degrees and sunhy today. January is always a bad month (especially here in good ol’ WV). We had a great time at our ballroom dance class tonight in the Civic Center in Bridgeport. We have 14 couples on Monday and another 8 on Wednesday. I’m sure your friends in OK miss you as much as we do here. Take care & we’ll watch the blog.
Happy Belated Birthday Eileen!!! Sounds like she had the perfect day!! Hope all is well in WV! Hugs!!!
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Thanks for the plug!!! You are so kind!!! And you crack me up with the retirement stuff:) I’m not retired, just taking a little break! You are a great blogger, a great friend and a great resource. I hope you know how much I appreciate you!!!