Stories, Students & A Life I Love

A writer · A teacher · A life well lived

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  • One of the things I had to give up when my husband died was the publishing contract that I had on my middle grade/high school fantasy novel that I had worked so hard on and was so excited to see coming to print. It was a gutting decision, but one…

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  • The Chop That Was

    I am an old soul and as such, I have always been drawn to different times and old things. I also have difficulties letting go.…

  • Sleep Therapy or Just That Weird Side of YouTube Again?

    There’s a girl whispering into a microphone on YouTube. She’s telling people about how wonderful and loved they are. She also whispers things that are…

  • Are Moms and Dads that Different?

    My son has reached a point in his development where he knows that I leave in the morning and he does not like it. He…

  • Baby Led Weaning is a Life Saver

    It is a fact that my son did not want to be born. I did EVERYTHING I possibly could to start labor. I walked, ate…

● About Me

Hi, I’m Kate! I am the author of this blog that takes you on a journey from books to widowhood to teaching and everything in between.