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.

Going AWOL

  My dog, Sparkle, went AWOL a few nights ago.  She’s back home where she belongs  now, and I’m being  vigilant about  making sure I know where she is at all times. Here is the (almost) tragic tale. It was … Continue reading

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I Turned Around

    I turned around and my daughter was leaving home for college. She was eighteen, a pretty, raven haired girl. We packed her stuff (there was a lot of it) into her red car and our car, too, and … Continue reading

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I Am A Bookaholic!

It’s true. I looked it up on the internet, and I present these typical symptoms: I will sit and read for hours at a time, sometimes until my eyes are so tired I can hardly focus on the words on … Continue reading

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A Taste of Home

I think everyone who moves away from home nostalgically remembers foods they loved and can’t get anymore. New Yorkers wax poetically about bagels, pizza and well, just about everything else. Those of us from Buffalo have a soft place in … Continue reading

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Then Our Eyes Met…

My husband had beautiful green-brown hazel eyes. They were, other than his thick, wavy, auburn tinged brown hair, his best feature. When he annoyed me (too many times to count), he’d look at me, eyes all innocent. “Don’t give me … Continue reading

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Are You Suffering from FSS?

I wasn’t aware of FSS until very recently. But, after reviewing the symptoms, I am sure that I’m a victim of this dreaded condition. Here are a few of the symptoms of FSS.    Opening your front door to what … Continue reading

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Hidden Mickeys

    When you’ve visited Disney World or Disneyland have you ever hunted for “hidden Mickeys?” For those of you who have not enjoyed either of these vacation destinations, or for the uninitiated Disney fan, let me explain this Disney … Continue reading

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Old Friends

I ran into an old friend the other day. After a quick catch-up session, I realized how wonderful it is to see a friend you haven’t seen in a long time. Old friends have a special place in our lives–or … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Mom

Today would have been my Mom’s birthday. She would have been ninety two years old—which, no matter how you figure it, is old. I often wonder what she would have been like as a really old lady. I’m pretty sure … Continue reading

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Wedding

  There was a wedding in my family this past weekend—a celebration of and an affirmation that love does exist. It was a wonderful weekend, bringing together family from both coasts and points south and west. The bride and groom … Continue reading

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