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Naming My Birth
I wrote this poem after my mom told me once again about my grueling birth. I must repeat "Once again...

The Dance
After all the trials and tribulations Brandon experienced with his health, one of my proudest moment...

In My Sister's Shadow
"In My Sister's Shadow" was written during the Strawmat Salon. I also did a reading with Strawmat at...

Our Foster Son, Our Son
When our foster son (I rather call him my son) came to visit us, we talked about the horrendous expe...
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Straw Mat Salon
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Kathy admits she's led a colorful life, but it didn't stop her from becoming a strong, independent and fierce woman. She is a mother of four children, two step-children, and one foster child, whom she lovingly refers to as her "son from another mother". She also has thirteen grandchildren. She has been married for 41 years to a man who has loved her unconditionally.
When Kathy isn't writing, she teaches English at a local community college. She is the type of teacher who stands on desks and tells stories to engage her students.
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