A writer · A teacher · A life well lived
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…
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…
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…
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…

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.