by Katharine | Jul 29, 2018 | around the internet, poetry
I haven’t been able to make a meditation habit stick, as much as I would like to. But I have spent the last month beginning my days with morning prayer from my Book of Hours — extra special because the theologian who wrote it was one of my father’s...
by Katharine | Jul 26, 2018 | history, writing
I’m the first to admit I love a good BBC costume drama. I’ve watched the six hour version of Pride & Prejudice (the best version of Pride & Prejudice) at least five times, though I think more people need to see the movie version of Persuasion,...
by Katharine | Jun 3, 2018 | around the internet
My Sunday isn’t actually going to be all that lazy. This weekend is all about family, including a surprise grad party for one cousin and driving several hours to see my sister and her kids. I’m not complaining, of course — but I will probably need an...
by Katharine | May 22, 2018 | books, what i'm reading
Once — in that long ago time before self-employment and caring for a tiny human — I used to stubbornly finish every book that I started. If I read chapter one, I read every chapter that followed. It was a matter of principle… and also I had plenty of...
by Katharine | Apr 12, 2018 | essay
One of my goals for this year is to send more letters. Call me old fashioned (which I occasionally am), but there is something so wonderful about both writing and receiving letters. The most mundane observations about life seem thoughtful and interesting when...
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