Mary Katherine“But I’m NOT Racist!” (or, Show, Don’t Tell)I read an article yesterday written by a young Republican woman who, because she voted for Trump, felt the need to clarify that she’s not…Nov 11, 2016Nov 11, 2016
Mary KatherineMy Drug of ChoiceYesterday I was sitting on a stalled path train (for non tri-state people, that’s the subway that goes from Manhattan to New Jersey) for…Apr 20, 2016Apr 20, 2016
Mary KatherineThe Myth of the “Great Idea”The other day I was talking to someone about my book. I don’t always love talking about the fact that I’m writing a book, mainly because…Feb 22, 2016Feb 22, 2016
Mary KatherineDon’t Stop TravelingSo I’ve been thinking about this a lot since the horrible but all too common events in Paris.Jan 14, 2016Jan 14, 2016
Mary KatherineAm I Making It Too Hard For Myself?I’ve been feeling disillusioned with my creative process lately.Sep 14, 2015Sep 14, 2015
Mary KatherineThe Best Attitude for Traveling: Why Not?A few years ago, I spent a couple of weeks backpacking through eastern and western Europe with some friends. We planned our whole trip out…May 13, 2015May 13, 2015
Mary KatherineOn Getting Out Of A Bad MoodNew Year’s Day, 2011: I am tired, obviously hungover, stumbling home in last night’s clothes, feeling like the unhappiest person in the…May 5, 2015May 5, 2015
Mary KatherineOn GriefGrandma died on Halloween. A week later, we had the wake, and then the funeral. And then we had to go back to ordinary life. Without her.Feb 10, 2015Feb 10, 2015
Mary KatherineWhat Do You Give Up For Your Dreams?“Regardless of what the advertising campaigns may tell us, we can’t have it all. Sacrifice is not an option, or an anachronism; it’s a fact…Jan 27, 2015Jan 27, 2015
Mary KatherineThe Marks We Leave Are Too Often ScarsHave you read this article about how the Pont des Arts in Paris is starting to collapse under the weight of the “love locks”? It’s somehow…Jan 20, 2015Jan 20, 2015