Katharine's Writer's Block

Given how books are available virtually everywhere and in every way, easy access to them is likely taken for granted in most democratic, developed countries. Many of us probably aren’t far from a library, bookstore, or Free Little Library setup--perhaps several are nearby the places we frequent. Barring that, many retail establishments from drug stores to dollar stores provide at least a small section of reading material. On a less formal level, all quality of books turn up i

I’m a casual, low-key sports fan at best, but I can appreciate the cultural magnitude and impact that the 2026 World Cup is having! FIFA’s data shows that through forty-four matches, “attendance topped 2.85 million and stadiums were 99.6% full”! Reuters additionally reflects that it's possible that political travel restrictions and negative sentiments have not slowed many down. And while we Americans may not be the biggest fans of soccer--be it for our own teams or the sport

An illustrated example of an idiom; definition and more are given below So, my husband created this spicy rub for chicken wings using black pepper, red pepper, chili and garlic powder. I discovered at some point that most of his blend also concocts taco seasoning--just in more measured helpings or it kicks as hard as the wings can! Much like with cooking, writing/communication can be “spiced up” with good helpings of word choice and detail development. This idea was previous

Most know that the United States celebrates a day of national pride on July fourth. Something that most may not know is that thirteen of the fifty states (as of this writing) express their regional pride by celebrating the days they were admitted to the union. For those curious, those states are West Virginia, Kentucky, Alaska, Hawaii, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Alabama, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Ohio. Much like school pride or social pride, statehood days celebrat

In the United States, late May through August is embraced as the prime time for leisure tourism, or summer vacation in simpler terms. Throughout this timeframe, most schools complete regular instruction, summer officially starts, and many worthwhile holidays take place. So families often undertake some kind of getaway from their daily grind for a little bit of fun, celebration, and refreshment. Depending on plans and preferences, summer vacation also takes and blends a handf