Tag Archives: Infertility

Petaluma Reader’s Theatre to Revive Defining Moments Production
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Posted on March 20, 2016 by

I’m super excited to announce that the Petaluma Reader’s Theatre (PRT) will be reviving their show, Defining Moments: Personal Stories of Joy and Regret, which includes my story, Elliott Comes to Play. The show is on Saturday, April 16th at … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Luck (And Other Stuff)
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Posted on March 12, 2015 by

As Saint Patrick’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking a lot about luck. Most people think it’s incredibly unlucky that after eight years of infertility, my ex and I adopted a baby girl who turned out to have autism spectrum disorder—a … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry If I Scare You
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Posted on February 26, 2015 by

I recently read a post on Brevity’s blog that was titled, “I’m Sorry You Scare Me.” Brevity, for those of you that don’t know, is a literary journal that focuses on flash (very short) nonfiction. The article was a guest … Continue reading →

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Storm Clouds Overhead
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Posted on December 18, 2014 by

I just finished reading Claire Bidwell Smith’s memoir, The Rules of Inheritance. I read it straight through in two days—a feat which rarely happens anymore in my hectic life. This is even more incredible because the book was not a … 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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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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The Next Big Thing
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Posted on May 8, 2013 by

A few weeks ago, I was tagged in The Next Big Thing by my friend and fellow writer, Jennifer Simpson. For those of you who want to know more about my memoir, here’s your chance. What is the working title of … Continue reading →

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Comments That Drive Me Crazy #2
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Posted on February 20, 2013 by

People say some incredibly stupid things when confronted with autism. This is the second installment of insensitive comments that people have said to me regarding Katie’s disability. You can find the first installment here. Enjoy!   But she’s so happy. Yeah, she … 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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Spend a Night With The Petaluma Readers Theatre
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Posted on June 3, 2012 by

Many of you have asked for details on the Petaluma Readers Theatre production that will include my story, “Elliot Comes to Play.” The story won a Flash Nonfiction Award and was published in Tiny Lights: A Journal of Personal Narrative … Continue reading →

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