by Katharine | Jun 8, 2016 | life
A cup of tea is a particularly joyful thing these days. I’ve always loved tea to an absurd degree. A beautiful new blend is always my favorite gift to receive. It’s the ritual that gets me, as much as the actual tea. The kettle whistling in the early morning, the...
by Katharine | May 15, 2016 | around the internet
We’re in the thick of things right now, sorting and purging and packing and boxing. Deciding what comes with us, and what we never loved enough to be worth the hassle of moving. I’ve said before that this process is uplifting for me, and it is, but it’s also...
by Katharine | Apr 20, 2016 | essay, life, travel
The first few months that I lived in Philadelphia were a mess. I moved because B. was there, just starting the second year of his PhD. I had a plan. I found a place to live, a cute old brownstone with three other roommates. I was cast in a play that would pay decently...
by Katharine | Mar 30, 2016 | essay, for writers, life, writing
I’ve been thinking recently about feeling proud of the things in my life. More specifically, of the things I have done in my life. It’s easy to say you’re proud of someone you love, to admire your friend’s accomplishments, or to celebrate your spouse’s degree. But...
by Katharine | Mar 2, 2016 | living small
#2: buying for beauty Many weeks ago now, before leaving for our Europe trip, I posted a picture on Instagram. I almost didn’t post it for one very simple reason: the scissors. That seems like such a strange statement to make. But if you’ve spent any time on Instagram...
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