Tag Archives: Divorce

The Art of the Deep Yes
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Posted on April 22, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have one of my all-time favorite bloggers, the self-proclaimed badass writer, Justine Musk. Actually, I don’t think she needs to tell anyone she’s a badass. We can read (or watch) her work … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith
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Posted on November 14, 2013 by

I’ve been online dating—or perhaps what could be more accurately described as attempting to online date—for a couple of years now. When I began to tentatively consider dating, back in 2010, my biggest fear was that I would meet (and … Continue reading →

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The Story of a Name
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Posted on November 7, 2013 by

Several people have asked how I arrived at Katie’s name. The short answer is I’ve always loved the name Katie, as well as Kate. You can do a lot with a name like Kathryn, and I like that versatility. I … Continue reading →

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A Decade of Change
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Posted on September 26, 2013 by

Maybe it’s because I recently attended my high school reunion, but I’ve been thinking a lot about where I want to be next year when I turn 50. It seems impossible. How could I actually be 50? I find it … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Life
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Posted on August 22, 2013 by

Apparently between my posts on inclusion, the one on stealth grief, the sixth and final installment of the insensitive autism comments, plus the post on how sometimes shit just happens, I have inadvertently given people the idea that I’m in … Continue reading →

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Stealth Grief
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Posted on July 25, 2013 by

I’ve been rather sad, on and off, the past several weeks—and not because summer school ended much too soon this year (as in, today). No, this was a reappearance of something I call “stealth grief.” This is how stealth grief … Continue reading →

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Pick Ups At the Dog Park
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Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Last month Mom told me that my brother might be getting a dog. I asked why. My brother is in the middle of a divorce and lives in a rental house. A dog seemed like the last thing he needed. … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Self-Love
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Posted on February 13, 2013 by

As I’m sure most of you are aware, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Since 2006, I’ve been a single parent. And while I’ve written in my blog about my angst over never having someone (read a man) shower … Continue reading →

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January is IEP Month
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Posted on January 23, 2013 by

It’s January, so that means in my house it’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan) month. In other words, as any special needs parent can tell you, it’s the least fun time of the year. Some years are better than others. My … Continue reading →

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Second Guest Post at The 40+ Woman
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Posted on September 14, 2012 by

This summer I was asked to do a guest post over at Michelle Murphy Zive’s new website, The 40+ Woman. This is the second installment of the two-part story: An Unplanned Life, Part 2. (See my previous post for the … Continue reading →

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