Katie PapaPhotographs of a GhostAll of my old photographs smell like cigarette smoke. They were transported across the country in a large cardboard box the last time one…May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
Katie PapaRamblings on choiceThe first time I was pregnant, I almost died. My ovaries wrapped themselves around each other and filled my body with sepsis. It took three…Sep 6, 20211Sep 6, 20211
Katie PapaSome Thoughts on HairI got a perm in 5th grade. It was 1988 and I was starting middle school. I was ready to be done with the poker straight heavy bangs of my…May 20, 20211May 20, 20211
Katie Papa“I think I should be held back.”This is what my 8-year-old said at the dinner table last night. She’s two days away from finishing third grade. Fourth grade is looming on…Jun 10, 2019Jun 10, 2019
Katie PapaThe perils of paying attention.You know how they say if you’re not angry, then you’re not paying attention? Is there an end to that statement that warns you that if you…Apr 28, 2016Apr 28, 2016