Katharine's Writer's Block

It seems like every day can be a holiday and every month is one for some kind of recognition, remembrance, or awareness. Many are...

Happy New Year! At the start or end of a year, we often like to take stock of our goals, accomplishments, or other accruements during our...

Have you ever been told to watch your tone during a conversation? A combination of your voice, emotions, and attitude may have gotten...

Sauces, spices, and seasonings contribute to the flavor of a lot of prepared food. Sometimes they define the entrée, like teriyaki...

This lesson will be running shortly before my second wedding anniversary!  In honor of another wonderful milestone, I’m again drawing...

A well-rounded story has characters, plot, setting, and theme. Without these, a story falls flat. Additionally, a story can be defined by...

Lately, I’ve been practicing cooking pancakes. I’ve learned that cooking them on my mini-griddle makes them really thick but not done in...

Poetry is a blend of art and written or spoken word. It’s often evocative; centered on strong images, memories, or feelings. In the...

For my first Lessons & Advice post, I'm reviving some notes from an old lesson I wrote during my time in education. I taught a middle...