by Kathy Nickerson | May 5, 2021 | family, Friendship, happy endings
Judy and I have been friends for more than sixty years. And this picture explains why. This is Judy’s mom (with her sweet smile) hugging my mom at a 40th wedding anniversary celebration. We surprised my parents that evening. All the family, friends, and...
by Kathy Nickerson | Oct 9, 2020 | family, Marriage, mercy, writing
I am about to launch another book into the world, and I promise you it is like sending your child off to his first day of school. This book was especially fun, because I never expected to write it. I thought The Glory Circle Sisters had told their final story a...
by Kathy Nickerson | Jun 18, 2020 | family
I know I am privileged beyond measure for many reasons. I hope I don’t take any of that for granted, nor that I squander it or fail to use it to make the world a better place. Today, I’m reminded of what a privilege I have in the father department. Fathers...
by Kathy Nickerson | May 21, 2020 | family, Friendship
Human beings are hard-wired for touching one another. According to science, touch is the first of our senses to develop. Plus, the human touch releases a feel-good hormone in our brain. That is why a good snuggle at the end of a long day can wash away all the stress...
by Kathy Nickerson | May 15, 2020 | family, Friendship, happy endings, mercy
Here are some things I miss during this Covid-19 shut-down. Not in order of importance, or the alphabet, or union rules. Just scattered. Like my brain in isolation. I Miss Haircuts. This photo was taken a couple of years ago when I had just stepped outside from a...
by Kathy Nickerson | May 12, 2020 | family, mercy, work, writing
I’ve been trying to write this blog post all morning, but four baby squirrels are playing tag outside my window. I had to watch them. Then I had to research squirrel family interactions. Afterwards, I had to plot out a few points for the children’s book I...
