Welcome!
Kathy Nickerson
Author, Speaker, and Eternal Optimist
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you find something here that will encourage you in your faith, family, friendships, and fun.
My Books
The Secret of Serendipity
Serendipity is a delicious word. Do you know what it means? More importantly, do you have it? Kara Jane…
The Marvel House
In her seventy-fifth autumn, Madge DuPree blusters into the Marvel House like a crotchety Mary Poppins…
30 Days to Glory
This is the story of Catherine Benson who longs to do One Great Thing before she dies and Elmer Grigsby who…
Rose Hill Cottage
After the death of her young husband, best-selling novelist Nora Kimble escapes New York for a summer…
About Me
Kathy Nickerson
I am loving my new home in Nebraska, where I live with my handsome husband of fifty years. We are the parents of four children who grew up to become our best friends and who have given us seventeen grandchildren, so far. My eternal optimism comes from my mother, The Nicest Woman on Earth, and from a deep faith in the God who made Light to shine from darkness.
My articles have appeared in several magazines and my books are available at Amazon.com, from this website, or by contacting me for a book event. Sign up for my email list so we can stay in touch.
Easter Makes Me Homesick
Easter always makes me feel a little homesick, and this year the emotion is strong. At first, I thought it was because I miss my dad who is in Heaven. He was the master of epic family egg hunts. Or my mother, who is too many miles away from our new town. She always...
Let’s Celebrate Pi Day with Pie!
A holiday devoted to math. What an idea. Plus, it is celebrated on Albert Einstein's birthday. March 14th is significant in the life of Pi. If you want to understand it more, here is an interesting link. Everything you need to know about Pi Day If you would rather...
Today, We Played Ball
The taxes are due soon. I can't find the last receipt that needs to be verified, listed, and attached. Towels need folding, and the floor is in desperate need of a sweep. And a mop. This pile of miscellany in my office must find a home or be tossed in the trash. The...