The Ritual of Writing: Freedom of Expression
I have a confession. I always hesitated calling myself an author. It feels so official. I was discussing this self-doubt about my writing with a friend recently, and she reminded me of what I’ve written so far: Everything from meditations to
Summer Blooms: How to Encourage Growth
It’s warming up here in Atlanta and now that COVID restrictions are lifting, people are getting out in the sunshine. Summer means growth. When temperatures warm up, fruits start to ripen, flowers are in bloom, and more of us get outside
The Power of Identity: Finding My First Name
I’ve lived my life with the identity and somewhat common first name of Katharine, albeit an unusual spelling in the U.S. My last name, Chestnut, definitely stands out as more unique — and “Chestnut” doesn’t get misspelled like my first