by Kathryn O'Brien | Aug 2, 2015 | new post |
All over the country, mini-microwaves, anti-allergen mattress covers and hanging shoe organizers are getting purchased. College-bound kids are getting roomies. And mothers are getting nervous. If you happen to be one of those moms… you know, white-knuckle grip...
by Kathryn O'Brien | Jun 28, 2015 | new post |
Ugh. Lately I can’t seem to get off the dime. Low energy. Lots of eye rolling at life. No joy. Why? Those crazy hormones back at it? Probably. Too much 5:00 news? Sure. Stress at work? Financial pressure? Parenting dilemmas? Yes, yes and yes. Watching helplessly the...
by Kathryn O'Brien | May 31, 2015 | new post |
We go back a long way, Worry and I. And honestly, I wish we’d never gotten involved. I knew it was a bad idea from the beginning of our relationship. Our rocky, irrational, dysfunctional, exhausting relationship. Before we met, I was acquainted with a few of...
by Kathryn O'Brien | Mar 29, 2015 | new post |
While I’ve never actually met her, I hear there’s a monster living in our house. Rumor is she’s pretty scary. Irritable. Moody. Snaps at everyone in her path. Rolls her eyes a lot. Short-tempered, easily frustrated, can’t concentrate. Cries at Subaru commercials....
by Kathryn O'Brien | Feb 21, 2015 | new post |
This article first appeared in the February issue of HomeFront magazine www.homefrontmag.com Every once in a while a few simple words can completely change our lives. I do comes to mind. We’re moving has the same powerful effect. You’re hired, You’re fired, It’s a...
by Kathryn O'Brien | Jan 31, 2015 | new post |
A few years ago, I gave up writing once and for all. Again. It was the third time in a month. I had just opened another rejection letter regarding another manuscript from another publisher whose associate’s secretary’s assistant was kind enough to send me a form...