Author Archives: Kathy

About Kathy

I grew up in Buffalo,New York the second eldest child in a family that eventually included eight children. The neighborhood was an Irish-American enclave. These two facts explain a great deal about me. I spent many years as a teacher who really thought of herself as a writer.

Guilty Pleasures

Eating ice cream in the car, putting bacon on everything, watching Elvis movies, soaking in a bubble bath . . . everyone has one, or maybe two. Guilty Pleasures. Things we do to amuse ourselves, soothe our angst, relax, or … Continue reading

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Why Father’s Day or Mother’s Day ?

       Why do we need Father’s Day or Mother’s Day? Are they only a “made-up, Hallmark” holiday? A boon to card companies, restaurants, and florists? Two of the most difficult jobs in the world—with no prerequisites except for the physical … Continue reading

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Laundry

Laundry—right? If you’re sick—there’s laundry. If you’re sad—there’s laundry. If you’re broke –there’s laundry. If you’re happy—there’s laundry. If you were to win an Oscar, or a Tony, or an Emmy—There would be laundry. If you were to win the … Continue reading

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The Last Noel

Dear Readers, I hope you enjoy this Christmas story which I originally shared several years ago. This memory still moves me. In the waning afternoon sun on a Christmas Eve many years ago, my daughter, husband, and I anticipated a … Continue reading

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Saving Soap

No, this isn’t a “hack” on how to rescue or conserve soap. I’m finally coming clean. I love soap. I collect soap like some people collect sea shells or dolls. Full disclosure, I also have a small doll collection and … Continue reading

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A Pet Peeve

We all have little things that annoy us. My pet peeve –well, ONE of them, is when I receive a birthday card or other greeting card from an insurance office, doctor’s office, hospital or any entity with which I don’t … Continue reading

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Covid is Over?

When I was at a new doctor’s office a few days ago, I mentioned to the nurse that I had a very severe case of COVID-19 at the beginning of the Pandemic in 2020. She smiled at me and said, … Continue reading

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My Ideal Place

My ideal place is without strife and discord. A place where everyone gets along. And everyone loves me and understands me and I never make a mistake and I’m never venal or angry or tired or sick. And I’m beautiful … Continue reading

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What If I Live To Be 100?

While living to be 100 isn’t one of my stated goals, I think it would be interesting to consider the possibility. After all, I came through the Covid pandemic relatively intact even though all of the odds were against my … Continue reading

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Saying Goodbye

We were not a “dog family”—we never had a pet dog-except for a short-lived Irish Setter when I was a toddler. I don’t remember that dog’s name. My only memory of him was that he was rambunctious and would knock … Continue reading

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