Slaying Dragons: Grief in the Borderland

It’s just a bike. That’s what I told myself, but as soon as I’d posted a photo of the bike…. wanting to find another home for it, rather than letting it senselessly take up space in our garage….I realized it was more ... Keep Reading

Technicolor Thoughts
October 25, 2018

Jumping Down Rabbit Holes with Shaman

“I’m okay with my son….I’m okay with my son.” She made me say it as she pressed on my hand and head. “Now tell me what it is you are mourning for him?” She asked me before she stated “and by the way your body feels empathy ... Keep Reading

Technicolor Thoughts
October 11, 2018

The Day The Tooth Fairy Almost Died

So I do this thing…..when I’m standing and talking to you in your kitchen there is an above average chance I will take my hand an swipe/scoop it across your counter and collect any discoverable crumbs. I struggle with ... Keep Reading

Short Stories
September 4, 2018

Mortification on the Orient Express

We stood on the platform at 1 am. It was dark and the only signs of life nearby were an old run down building and a flickering lamp post. You know the kind…the sputtering ones with a moth circling below it and sparks ... Keep Reading

Tales of the boy, the blonde, the brunette, and the baby
August 17, 2018

Losing a Child And Other Fun Things To Do On Vacation

Here’s the deal…..with the series of four babies we had back to back in our house, we have only gone to the beach twice with our kids in the last decade. Honestly, I just did not have the desire or energy for the level of ... Keep Reading

Short Stories
July 15, 2018

The Curse of The Compression Stockings

When I transitioned into motherhood in my thirties, I proceeded to have four children in five years. I always joke with people that “I don’t recommend that breeding plan to most people.” I’m only 50% kidding about that. The truth ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
June 12, 2018

Slaying Dragons: Beyond Pandora’s Hope

They are just laying there against the fireplace…..the crutches. I walked by them as I was tidying up and it caused me to pause. I never thought I’d be cleaning up my living room and stepping over such strange things. It’s ... Keep Reading

Short Stories
May 31, 2018

Why The Craziest 90 Minutes I’ve Ever Spent Were In A Box

I had received the gift certificate for my fortieth birthday back in February to this floating, relaxation chamber from a handful of neighbors. The gift was rather unconventional, but the gesture was sweet. It had undoubtedly been ... Keep Reading

Tales of the boy, the blonde, the brunette, and the baby
May 23, 2018

Rise of the Cheetah Mom

Fun fact: Cheetahs are reported to run anywhere from 68-75 mph. Why is that relevant? Well when I dressed myself that day for my Pilates class it was more interesting that essential. I had selected a pair of arguably spicy cheetah ... Keep Reading

Tales of the boy, the blonde, the brunette, and the baby
March 5, 2018

Make-Believe Cate Visits The City of Love

“So did you go to Paris this weekend?” the Blonde’s substitute teacher leaned down and whispered to me. (Oh lord I thought…here we go again) I simply smiled. “Did the Blonde share that little factoid with you today?” I ... Keep Reading

Tales of the boy, the blonde, the brunette, and the baby
March 1, 2018

The Birds and The Bees

In 1892 Poet Samuel Coleridge penned these words, “All nature seems at work … The bees are stirring—birds are on the wing … and I the while, the sole unbusy thing, not honey make, nor pair, nor build, nor sing.” These ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
December 20, 2017

Slaying Dragons: Pandora’s Box

Dear Warrior, The time had come, and so Zeus rose from his throne and called for Hephaestus. His favorite craftsman had been given the power to harness the elements, and to produce the most enchanting of creatures. “What is your ... Keep Reading

Tales of the boy, the blonde, the brunette, and the baby
December 4, 2017

The Christmas Train That Saved Magic

Nearly a decade ago the father had purchased a Christmas train. He thought surely the Boy would love all things transportation….he did not…and to this day he still has no interest in planes, trains or automobiles. So ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
November 21, 2017

Slaying Dragons: The Other Side of Grief

Whether you are a parent, or a sibling, or a friend; if you have journeyed along side someone who is struggling with their health or the health of their child, you know how hard that process can be. Often times there are more and ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
November 15, 2017

Slaying Dragons: Rainbows in the Clouds

The little dark haired boy was staring down at his desk. He was positioned directly next to my Blonde (age 7) who greeted me with an atypical level of public enthusiasm. “Mommy! You came!! I’m so glad you are here,” my classically ... Keep Reading