Catherine

White privilege is a blessing

Another word for ‘privilege’ is blessing. We’re talking a lot about while privilege and it’s really important conversation to have. But some folks find it hard. They’re pushing back on the whole idea of being privileged. I think it’s all about semantics. I think some people hear privileged and they think of being born withContinue reading “White privilege is a blessing”

Why I never cry alone

I cried at my computer today. I was writing a post for my local working mother’s Facebook group and big ugly tears come out of nowhere. I let myself cry for a few minutes. Then my kids came in and I did that Mom thing where you quickly wipe your eyes so they won’t askContinue reading “Why I never cry alone”

Showing up and letting go

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is show up in our own lives. Many years ago I ready about the power to showing up before you are ready. That strong women show up and do stuff before they feel they are ready. Because really when are we ever ready? I really took it to heart.Continue reading “Showing up and letting go”

Taking pictures in hindsight

The amazing thing about hindsight, besides being 20/20, is that it changes with time. Case in point, my author picture. Every author needs a picture so that readers know their books were written by a real person and not by a robot. Robot written books are not that far from happening. As I type onContinue reading “Taking pictures in hindsight”

When God blows you a kiss

I was talking to God. I’ve been telling Him recently about my books and how I really want to have time in my much busier schedule to finish the Life in the Palace series. About halfway through, I said “God? Are you listening to all of this?” God said, “YES.” Then He proved it. TwoContinue reading “When God blows you a kiss”

The long walk home

I was rushing down the broiling sidewalk, my feet slapping against the pavement. I checked my watch. Seven minutes to go until the school bus let them off outside my neighbor’s house. I prayed I would make it and wondered again why I hadn’t taken up the offer of a lift to my doorstep.Continue reading “The long walk home”

What does it mean to be a writer?

My life got turned upside down and all around. I was a writer. Now I’m paid to be a copywriter. Does that mean I stopped being a writer and became something else? What does it mean to be a writer? I thought I was a writer because I spent all day long writing books. ButContinue reading “What does it mean to be a writer?”

Windows and doors

We all know that when the Lord closes a window somewhere He opens a door. (Mordechai Schmutter says that this is because He’s ‘trying to air condition the whole street.’) With all the opening and closing of windows, I haven’t had much time for blogging. I haven’t had much time for anything. That’s one ofContinue reading “Windows and doors”

Walking into the water

I’m praying for redemption. You could say it’s seasonal, but then the redemption should have already come. Instead I’m praying and hoping, and wishing and waiting with all my might. Four years ago, I knew that I was a writer. The job I’d had ceased to exist at the same time as I was aboutContinue reading “Walking into the water”

A Book from a Brick Wall

I am still not writing the book I want to be writing. The one I have a deadline for. The rapidly approaching deadline. The deadline I gave myself plenty of time so I could meet it. Right now I want to be doing anything else that is not writing this book. But I also don’tContinue reading “A Book from a Brick Wall”