Kathryn R. BielNov 6, 20194 minHow It Came To BeTonight, a little over 24 hours before my 14th book is released, I'm reflecting on those individuals who made this book happen. It's...
Kathryn R. BielSep 16, 20193 minMy Favorite BookThere, I said it. Like most authors, I get asked often which of my books is my favorite. In all honesty, there's something I love about...
Kathryn R. BielSep 28, 20217 minI Saw the SignThis one's long, but I think worth it. Buckle up. The signs-- they're everywhere. Even in working on this blog post. You might call it...
Kathryn R. BielAug 3, 20213 minI Don't Belong HereI'd never heard of imposter syndrome until I started writing. Even for the first few years of my career, I didn't know it had a name. It...
Kathryn R. BielMay 31, 20213 minWhat a Long, Strange Trip It's Been...Eight years ago today, I held my breath as I hit the publish button for the first time. My first novel, Good Intentions, went out to the...
Kathryn R. BielJan 17, 20215 minDo You Believe in Coincidence?My whole life, I've been plagued by strange things. Most often, it presents as a dream or a random thought of a person, song, or movie...
Kathryn R. BielDec 23, 20204 min'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Eve)So I think we can all agree that 2020 is a year like none other. For a person like myself who doesn't do well with change, this year has...
Kathryn R. BielAug 2, 20204 minProblem SolvingMath was never my forte. I've always blamed my middle school math teacher for this. After all, she did tell me, in front of my class,...
Kathryn R. BielMay 5, 20205 minAn Open Letter to the Governor of New York StateDear Governor Cuomo, For weeks-- actually months now-- I've tuned in to your mid-day updates, trying to make sense of a world in which...
Kathryn R. BielApr 24, 20203 minThe Show Must Go OnNeither rain nor April snow nor global pandemic shall stop this book from coming. That's the attitude of resiliency I have adopted as I...
Kathryn R. BielDec 31, 20193 minComing Around AgainAdmit it, now you've got the song in your head. But this post isn't about Carly Simon. It's about my house. 16 years ago last night, my...
Kathryn R. BielDec 16, 20193 minChristmas Hacks for Moms with LittlesBatten down the hatches. We're about to hit zero hour. The week before Christmas is upon us. It's the week when we try to do all the...
Kathryn R. BielNov 6, 20194 minHow It Came To BeTonight, a little over 24 hours before my 14th book is released, I'm reflecting on those individuals who made this book happen. It's...
Kathryn R. BielOct 27, 20194 minTo Err is Human: Finding Resilience in our MistakesThe other day, I was working with some students, teaching something new. It wasn't hard per se, it was just new. One of the students--the...
Kathryn R. BielSep 16, 20193 minMy Favorite BookThere, I said it. Like most authors, I get asked often which of my books is my favorite. In all honesty, there's something I love about...
Kathryn R. BielSep 1, 20195 minNobody Told MeIn the interest of full disclosure, I may not be in my right mind while writing this. To find out, keep reading why. Nobody told me this...
Kathryn R. BielMay 17, 20122 minGiving Myself a Kudos (and not the granola bar)Ok, I know I've been AWOL for a while. Things have just been busy around here. I've been doing better, less overwhelmed, but still busier...
Kathryn R. BielApr 25, 20124 minMoment of PanicSo, the last six weeks or so have been pretty stressful around here. I had a God-awful situation at work that almost cost me my job...
Kathryn R. BielApr 11, 20124 minAye Aye AyeWhat a few weeks it's been! Let's rewind. A few weeks ago, I was dealing with a very stressful and difficult situation at work (on top of...
Kathryn R. BielMar 25, 20122 minImportant LessonsIn this day and age, we, as parents are so busy making sure that our kids are well rounded, uber-educated and excel in everything, that...
Kathryn R. BielMar 14, 20122 minAt the End of My RopeYou know how when you're going along, and things seem all peachy, then WHAM! You get hit and good and you can no longer tell up from...
Kathryn R. BielMar 4, 20121 minGuiltyThings (in no particular order) that make me feel guilty: 1. Eating onion rings (or fried food in general) 2. Not wanting to go to...
Kathryn R. BielFeb 22, 20122 minHe's PerfectSo, that's what the doctor said about my son today. "He's perfect." He says it almost every visit. He's been saying it since Jake was an...
Kathryn R. BielFeb 17, 20121 minPlay DateI'm going on a much needed play date. In 22 minutes. I have to get through the next 22 minutes. My husband has to get home. I have to...
Kathryn R. BielFeb 12, 20122 minThe Hottest Stars Burn Out the FastestI was so shocked to learn last night about the death of Whitney Houston. Now, it's partly not really a surprise, given her on-going...
Kathryn R. BielFeb 8, 20123 min6I have a confession to make. It's going to make me seem like a horrible person. Ok, here it is...I hate putting my kids to bed every...
Kathryn R. BielJan 31, 20123 minWhat Is Success?In a perfect world, we all want to be great successes in life. One of the bitter disappointments in my life was not that I was not voted...
Kathryn R. BielJan 25, 20122 minPart-TimeWhen I try to describe my life, it often comes out something like this: I work part-time. What that really translates to is: I get paid...
Kathryn R. BielJan 17, 20124 minBiggest FearFor about a nanosecond this afternoon, I had my biggest fear realized. I was talking with Jake, who is in second grade, about his day at...
Kathryn R. BielJan 14, 20123 minBooks and Movie AdaptationsI was having a discussion today about books and their movie adaptations. For those who may not know me well, I am a reader. I have been...
Kathryn R. BielJan 1, 20123 minNew Year's DayLast night I posted about my adventures on New Year's Eves of the past. Today, I'm in a totally different frame of mind. While last...
Kathryn R. BielDec 31, 20114 minHappy New Year!When I was in my late teens and early twenties, December 31 was a night full of potential. It was full of hope and promise, and it was...
Kathryn R. BielDec 27, 20112 minTo My Kids ...Dear Jake and Sophia, Today, we had a perfect moment. It was just after lunch. I settled in on one end of the couch, while the two of...
Kathryn R. BielDec 26, 20115 minFrustrated****WARNING: This is a soap box post. It is what I think and I believe. It is me, exercising my first amendment rights. You don't...
Kathryn R. BielDec 1, 20114 minNot Far Off...So, I was really not that far off in my post yesterday... Multitasking stresses out working moms more than dads - NEWS10 ABC: Albany, New...
Kathryn R. BielNov 30, 20113 minMommy ADHDSo, I've seriously been meaning to write. For, like 2 weeks now. About Mommy ADHD. But it's taken me this long because I keep getting...
Kathryn R. BielNov 8, 20112 minLittle BearSo, thanks to Election Day (which can barely be counted, considering many of the candidates in Colonie are running un-opposed) and...
Kathryn R. BielNov 6, 20112 minAnd Life Goes OnThe past two weeks have been a whirlwind. My grandmother went from having an"upset" stomach to passing away. On Saturday, she was...
Kathryn R. BielOct 26, 20112 minWaiting is the Hardest PartI write this as I sit in the hospital room with my grandmother, waiting for her to die. She is truly at the end of her life, and all...
Kathryn R. BielOct 21, 20111 minThis Post Is Brought To You Today By The Letter B ...A special thank you to all of our friends and family who supported Jake in fundraising for St. Baldrick's. With your support, Jake...
Kathryn R. BielOct 17, 20112 minReally Keeping It In PerspectiveSo, my 7 year-old asked me what could be considered an odd question the other day. "Mom, can I shave my head?" While to some, this might...
Kathryn R. BielOct 14, 20114 minKeeping It In PerspectiveSometimes, I get so involved in what I'm doing that I lose perspective of the world around me. Usually, this directly corresponds with...
Kathryn R. BielOct 7, 20112 minFall in New YorkThe start of fall is my favorite time of the year. I love when you can feel the crisp-ness to the air. I love when I can wear a sweater...
Kathryn R. BielOct 1, 20113 min14 Years...14 years is a long time. A lot can happen in 14 years. For example, it the past 14 years, I have: Gotten 3 college degrees Lost 2...
Kathryn R. BielSep 29, 20112 minIs This My Fault?As anyone who knows me knows, I'm a control freak. Type A. A micromanager. I come from a long line of females like it. And my...
Kathryn R. BielSep 26, 20112 minThe Great Wall of BielWhen we renovated our house over four years ago, we knew the yard would need some work. Our house faces south and is oriented on a hill...
Kathryn R. BielSep 24, 20112 minIt's All About the ProcessI'm getting a late start this year, but I finally started on Halloween costumes. I spent over an hour in JoAnn's this morning (no...
Kathryn R. BielSep 21, 20112 minPossible Development?I wasn't going to post today. But then I witnessed a moment with my son. And it's the type of story that I want to get down and record...
Kathryn R. BielSep 20, 20113 minMemory and Memories...Memory is a funny thing. I have an awesome memory. Sort of. I can remember all sorts of useless, trivial facts and details. My dream...
Kathryn R. BielSep 19, 20112 minWhat Are You Doing?"What are you doing?" That's what my seven year-old just asked me. While I responded, "Starting a blog," the actual truth is I have no...