Author Archives: Kat
Rest
Yesterday was a lazy day. We both needed a lazy day. We find it very hard to rest at home, with everything in the place whispering “deadline coming,” “clean me,” “fix me,” “organize me.” So, Wednesday noon, we drove to Cleveland. … Continue reading
Third Sentence Thursday: Full Dark House
For some reason, Thursdays have been the hardest days for me to find a topic to blog about. On other days, the problem is usually too many ideas, and not enough time to write about all of them. Not on … Continue reading
I R Famous!
Well, not exactly famous. I was interviewed for a column in the Wall Street Journal, and it was published today. I’ve gotten about a dozen phone calls, more emails, and even some Twitter mentions. Cool! Never realized I had so … Continue reading
Mythology
Like resolutions, predictions flood the media around the beginning of the new year. Whether it’s a misreading of ancient manuscripts, half-baked interpretations of astronomical events, or the work of sensation-seeking conspiracy theorists, everybody gets into the act, predicting drama and … Continue reading
Meltdown
Yesterday, we had a feline meltdown of epic proportions. No blood, but plenty of growls and hisses, and a chorus of increasingly intense yowls in three-part harmony. The issue, as usual, was the desire of the catlets to play, and … Continue reading