Thursday, May 14, 2020

Sunday, May 3, 2020

The Zombie Apocalypse (and the Single Mom) Part 1

Over the years I've enjoyed using my imagination to talk with my sister or other similarly silly friends about "the Zombie Apocalypse".  The beginning of the pandemic had a feel like that for me.  Here are some thoughts on the pandemic, fear, free will, and technology.  Thank you for reading!

The Zombie Apocalypse and the Single Mom Part 1

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Staying Sane During the Pandemic is a Practice

Hello, everyone. 
As always, thank you for reading.
Here is a piece about staying sane and grief during the pandemic.

Staying Sane is a Practice

Hope you and your family are safe and healthy.

Sincerely,
Katy

Saturday, April 11, 2020

The Pandemic and Grief - Two for One

With all the recent changes to our lives, I've forgotten to post my last two blog links here.  Imagine You Can't Get Through a Pandemic without Grieving

and, This Brave New Old World

More about Covid-19, grief and mental health to come. 
Thank you for reading!

Friday, March 6, 2020

Getting In Bed with Dying People

Thank you for reading my essays on Medium!   This one is about what I've learned about the differences between vulnerability and intimacy - much learned with working with people as a home hospice social worker.  Some of it learned from my own personal experience.
Getting in Bed with Dying People

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Family Secrets Never Die

Thanks for reading my latest essay - it's about how family secrets live on for years and even generations and about how the truth will eventually be know.  It's about how we can embrace that.  Thanks for reading!
Family Secrets Never Die

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The End of the Season of Giving (and Not Giving)

Thank you for following my blog! 
Please keep an eye out for my TEDx talk that will be posted online in January 2020 - fingers crossed!

This is my latest blog - about giving and not giving, and real generosity. 
The End of the Season of Giving (and Not Giving)