by Kathy Nickerson | Aug 12, 2015 | Friendship, happy endings, writing
Among the distinctions I hold which mean absolutely nothing in the whole scheme of things is this one: I was the first Homecoming Queen in our high school. Our little school had never done homecoming before. And, evidently, we didn’t know it was supposed to be a...
by Kathy Nickerson | Jun 16, 2015 | family, Friendship, happy endings, writing
Next week, I’m going to be dancing in the streets. Okay, maybe just in my kitchen. The cause of this celebration is that one of my friends/students/fellow artists will see his first story published. And, if you have ever struggled to bring anything to...
by Kathy Nickerson | Apr 27, 2015 | Friendship, happy endings, writing
My friend, Anna, who is pictured here being swarmed by some of my grandchildren, often reminds me a writer needs new experiences to stay inspired. So last weekend we loaded up for a road trip to Omaha, Nebraska, to attend a writers conference together. (And to see...
by Kathy Nickerson | Apr 11, 2015 | Friendship, happy endings, mercy, work, writing
The windows in my gorgeous new office space are tall. As in, high off the ground, not tall as in long and elegant. I’m not sure where we missed this in the design. I don’t remember a measurement anywhere that said, “the windowsill shall be 48″...
by Kathy Nickerson | Apr 8, 2015 | Friendship, Marriage, mercy, work
Many motivational speakers/writers/salespeople will tell you systems are the secret to success. And, I love that. I have a system for just about everything in life including the order in which I wash my body in the shower. (Too much information?) What’s more, I...
by Kathy Nickerson | Mar 6, 2015 | Friendship, happy endings, The Bible
Sometimes, we show up for the day job and assume the casual conversations or routine chores are having no impact in the world. We wonder if anything we do or say will ever truly matter. Read on. When John Molina and his friend, Rene, came to visit the United...
