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.

Roller Coaster Ride

This week marks my fourth yearly visit to my oncology team. Even though I knew that the possibility of a reoccurrence diminishes each year, there was that little fear in the back of my mind. What if I got a … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday!

What’s more exciting to a kid than his or her own birthday! Wow! A day when you get to spend time with your friends eating cake and ice cream, running around, playing party games, and best of all, you get … Continue reading

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War Is Declared

  It was Friday night, the first night of her new job waitressing at Murphy’s Bar and Grille, and Sandy was nervous. Her green eyes darted nervously around the bar, and she raked her fingers through her brown curls. Entering … Continue reading

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Living in a Gray World

I have to go on the record and admit that I hate gray. I think it’s dull, sad and depressing. Now I know that interior designers are in love with gray—it’s the “it” color. Apparently, it’s the new neutral. Gray … Continue reading

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The Stuck Door

                                                            She was beautiful the way career women are: great figure, smartly styled hair, and expensive clothes, which she wore with ease and grace. He stood in front of her desk holding the files in his hand. It always … Continue reading

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She Who Must be Obeyed

Dear Reader. I’ve been away for a while–and I hope you enjoy this oldie but goodie post. I will be posting much more often going forward. Thanks, Kathy I’ve being subjugated , put down and ordered about—by my 15 pound … Continue reading

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The Text Message Was Cryptic

  Ding, ding. Where is that damned phone? I dig through my overloaded purse, pulling out tissues, a too large wallet, five pens, two old lipsticks, and loose change. Getting a smaller purse seemed like a great idea when I … Continue reading

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Finally–an Updated Blog Page!

I said I was going to do it, and I did! I gave my blog page a new look. It took a one -on-one tutoring session with a wonderfully patient and competent consultant, Cath Larsen, and some time, but now … 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 … Continue reading

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FSS–Florida Snowman Syndrome

  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 … Continue reading

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