Month: May 2026

A Very Fun Interview (And You Should, Too!)

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Blogging can be a lonely pastime, or it can connect you with some of the most interesting people you’ve ever encountered. I’ve said before just how much I value the community here on WordPress. We inspire each other, support each other, and encourage each other, and it’s just wonderful. You get the most out of blogging, truly, when you find your people.

I’ve been following Poorwa for many years now. So, when I saw that she was working on a series of interviews with other bloggers reflecting on blogging during and after the pandemic, I knew I wanted to participate. I think it’s such a good idea, and all of the interviews so far have been interesting and thoughtful, and so fun to read. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to be part of it, and Poorwa’s questions were so good.

You can read my interview here: Interview with Katie | At least, we did SOMETHING during lockdown – EP 5

And please check out her blog, and if you’re so inclined, reach out to her to be interviewed for this series, as well. I learn so much from all of you, and I love reading your answers about creating, blogging, and just living every day.

And it’s worth mentioning, I’m super excited to possibly collaborate with Poorwa again in the future. 😊 What do you think we should do?

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Mother’s Day 2026

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The little beach fairy who made me a mama.

And her grandmother, the woman who made me.

My parents came to visit this weekend, and I’m so grateful I got to spend Mother’s Day with my mom. My dad starts his cancer treatment this week, and it’ll be a while before we’re all together again, so I’m especially glad we got to make these memories. Every day counts, y’all, and every moment is special.

Mom and Me (A Mother’s Day Poem)

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I am the sum of all the best parts
of my mom.
I share her two-toned eyes and her thick hair.
She taught me poems
and kindness,
and she chose a good man to be my dad.
I am a reflection of her heart,
a collection of her dreams –
all the love and all the things she wants but never had.
She gave those things to me.

Cheers to Us (A Poem, and Some Words)

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Cheers to us!
To you and me,
to your guitar and my suede boots,
my voice and your white hat.
To the music
we make together,
and the laughs.
As seasons pass and time goes on,
I’m lucky every day that
you’re my dad.

My dad starts salvage radiation for prostate cancer later this month, and I’ve been thinking about him and holding him in my heart these last several days as his treatment plan becomes clear. He’s the happiest, most friendly person you’ll ever meet, and watching him struggle with this diagnosis has been heartbreaking. But he’s also strong and brave, and he’s going to show cancer why you don’t mess with a hillbilly and his guitar.

I know it’s odd to write this post now with Mother’s Day coming up here in the US, but cancer doesn’t choose a convenient time. So, this one’s for him. I’ll write one for my mom – who is going to be with him every step of the way – next week. But for now, please leave a few kind words for my sweet dad if you have a minute. He’ll see them and appreciate them, and so will I.