September 6, 2016
by Kate
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“Everyone has that moment, I think, the moment when something so…momentous happens that it rips your very being into small pieces. And then you have to stop. For a long time, you gather your pieces. And it takes such a … Continue reading
October 1, 2013
by Kate
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Well, today is the official release date for Ready for Air. It seems unreal, but there you have it. Of course I’ve written about my struggles to get this book out into the world. And yet, here I am, with … Continue reading
September 10, 2013
by Kate
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This morning the doorbell rang at ten o’clock. A FedEx driver handed me a thin package. When I turned it over I saw that it was from University of Minnesota Press, my publisher. I tore it open and there it … Continue reading
October 8, 2012
by Kate
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Eight and a half years ago, I went to the coffee shop near my house, ordered a decaf coffee, and sat down with paper and pen. I hadn’t written in months and wasn’t even sure I had the mental capacity … Continue reading
March 15, 2012
by Kate
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What was waiting for me on the front step when I got home from work today… And then… Disbelief. Ecstatic. Giddy. (A little deranged, maybe.) And this is why you never give up. Persistence, always. Pin It
March 1, 2012
by Kate
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It’s not always easy to write about the people in your life, but as a memoirist, it’s part of my job. When I first began to write, I struggled to get accurate portrayals of my family members onto the page. … Continue reading
April 18, 2011
by Kate
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My favorite plant is the Vanda Rothschildiana. It hangs in the window of our dining room, its long stem twisting around itself, as if it’s reaching for the sun. When it blooms, its huge buds open to reveal lavender petals … Continue reading
August 12, 2010
by Kate
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The thing I love most about blogging is connecting with other readers and writers (and mothers and friends). I recently “met” Lisa Groen Braner, who wrote The Mother’s Book of Well-Being and has a lovely essay in the latest issue … Continue reading
