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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  • Big Little Lies

    This is one of the few times where I watched the show/movie before I read the book. I was about half way through the HBO…

  • Why do you teach?

    For moments like this. Student: “Do you have ketchup in your purse?” Me: “Nope.” Student: “But you’re a mom, you’re supposed to have everything in…

  • The Ides of March

    I firmly believe that there is something to the idea of the Ides of March. This month is long and for teachers and students it…

  • Love is, actually all around.

    I make no grand illusions towards my 20’s and dating. Point blank: they sucked. I was often lost, broke and dating some wannabe. That was…

● 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.