Author Archives: Kathy
The Beatles
“An oldie but a goodie,” I hope you enjoy reading this blog post again! Kathy The Beatles were the first wave of what was to become a virtual tsunami of British rock and roll bands to capture the imagination … Continue reading
Drum Roll, Please
I’m back! And I have an exciting announcement—my third book, Widow’s Weeds—The Note is going “live” on Amazon.com. The print version is available right now, and the Kindle version should be up in the next day or two. … Continue reading
Dog Tales–Welcoming a Dog Into Our Home
When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am allergic to dogs, and I feared … Continue reading
Baking for Fun and Frustration?
Every now and then I decide to amaze visitors to my home with my baking skills. My Book Club members were the latest witnesses to my baking “skills.” Now, before I relate this story, I should preface it by … Continue reading
A Solo Traveler
As I get older, I am very aware of how time is limited and the fact that tomorrow—or even five minutes from now—isn’t guaranteed. This realization led me to do something I never thought I’d do—travel outside of familiar places … Continue reading
I Think I’ll Write a Book
“I think I’ll write a book someday,” said the young woman. “It will be poetry, verses about love and longing and the angst of being twenty.” That Christmas she received a suede-covered volume from her beau inscribed ‘Kate’s Scribbles.’ … Continue reading
First Date
There’s a picture of Dave and me on the refrigerator. I’m tucked under his arm and he’s smiling. We’re a couple in that picture. Now it’s just me. The widow. The years since he died have slipped by—the pain … Continue reading
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
Decorating a Christmas tree is a tradition I have always loved. When I was a kid, everyone in the family helped hang the many ornaments, some home-made and others store-bought, on the real pine tree that had a place … Continue reading
Pen Lust
I suffer from pen lust—an overwhelming desire to acquire pens. When I go into an office supply store, I gravitate to the writing implements aisle like a junkie to a fix. Admiring pens is an art form for me: … Continue reading
The Waiting Game
Living in Central Florida we sometimes have a visitor who barges in on short notice. Like any visitor, this one requires preparation. But instead of tidying the house and making coffee, those of us who live here find ourselves … Continue reading