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Kathryn R. Biel
- Jan 17, 2021
- 5 min
Do 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Dec 23, 2020
- 4 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...
32 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Aug 2, 2020
- 4 min
Problem Solving
Math 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,...
59 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- May 5, 2020
- 5 min
An Open Letter to the Governor of New York State
Dear 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...
462,860 views23 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Apr 24, 2020
- 3 min
The Show Must Go On
Neither rain nor April snow nor global pandemic shall stop this book from coming. That's the attitude of resiliency I have adopted as I...
303 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Mar 14, 2020
- 4 min
It's Not About You
#flattenthecurve
#stopthespread
#washyourhands
185 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
Coming Around Again
Admit 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...
133 views1 comment
Kathryn R. Biel
- Dec 16, 2019
- 3 min
Christmas Hacks for Moms with Littles
Batten 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...
55 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Oct 27, 2019
- 4 min
To Err is Human: Finding Resilience in our Mistakes
The 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- May 17, 2012
- 2 min
Giving 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Apr 25, 2012
- 4 min
Moment of Panic
So, 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...
8 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Apr 11, 2012
- 4 min
Aye Aye Aye
What 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...
13 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Mar 25, 2012
- 2 min
Important Lessons
In 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Mar 14, 2012
- 2 min
At the End of My Rope
You 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...
7 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Mar 4, 2012
- 1 min
Guilty
Things (in no particular order) that make me feel guilty: 1. Eating onion rings (or fried food in general) 2. Not wanting to go to...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Feb 22, 2012
- 2 min
He's Perfect
So, 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Feb 12, 2012
- 2 min
The Hottest Stars Burn Out the Fastest
I 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Jan 1, 2012
- 3 min
New Year's Day
Last 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Dec 31, 2011
- 4 min
Happy 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Jul 16, 2022
- 3 min
What are Medium Spice Books?
#mediumspice, #mediumspicebooks, #mediumspicetok, medium spice books, Kathryn R. Biel, Kathryn Biel books, Author Kathryn R. Biel
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Sep 28, 2021
- 7 min
I Saw the Sign
This 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...
61 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
I Don't Belong Here
I'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...
83 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- May 31, 2021
- 3 min
What 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...
33 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Jan 17, 2021
- 5 min
Do 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...
32 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Dec 23, 2020
- 4 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...
32 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Aug 2, 2020
- 4 min
Problem Solving
Math 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,...
59 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- May 5, 2020
- 5 min
An Open Letter to the Governor of New York State
Dear 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...
462,860 views23 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Apr 24, 2020
- 3 min
The Show Must Go On
Neither rain nor April snow nor global pandemic shall stop this book from coming. That's the attitude of resiliency I have adopted as I...
303 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Mar 14, 2020
- 4 min
It's Not About You
#flattenthecurve
#stopthespread
#washyourhands
185 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
Coming Around Again
Admit 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...
133 views1 comment
Kathryn R. Biel
- Dec 16, 2019
- 3 min
Christmas Hacks for Moms with Littles
Batten 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...
55 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Nov 6, 2019
- 4 min
How It Came To Be
Tonight, a little over 24 hours before my 14th book is released, I'm reflecting on those individuals who made this book happen. It's...
34 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Oct 27, 2019
- 4 min
To Err is Human: Finding Resilience in our Mistakes
The 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...
65 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Sep 16, 2019
- 3 min
My Favorite Book
There, 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...
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Kathryn R. Biel
- Sep 1, 2019
- 5 min
Nobody Told Me
In 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...
820 views1 comment
Kathryn R. Biel
- May 17, 2012
- 2 min
Giving 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...
2 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Apr 25, 2012
- 4 min
Moment of Panic
So, 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...
8 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Apr 11, 2012
- 4 min
Aye Aye Aye
What 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...
13 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Mar 25, 2012
- 2 min
Important Lessons
In 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...
4 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Mar 14, 2012
- 2 min
At the End of My Rope
You 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...
7 views0 comments
Kathryn R. Biel
- Mar 4, 2012
- 1 min
Guilty
Things (in no particular order) that make me feel guilty: 1. Eating onion rings (or fried food in general) 2. Not wanting to go to...
5 views0 comments
