Tag Archives: humor

I’m an Outlier

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Kourtney

The past two weekends have been dedicated to tech updates to my life aka setting up the new iPad and iPhone and wiping the old ones clean. For most people this is a smooth, easy transition. But I’ve come to … Continue reading →

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The Five Things I Would Tell My 20-Year-Old Self

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Kourtney

Lately I’ve been thinking. Mostly because it’s the first time in a year and half that my mind is clear and my thought processes are firing again. I can actually do a few things at the same time and do … Continue reading →

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Spring with Grandma H

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Kourtney

  Last weekend, Mom and I took Grandma H to the cemetery to clear the leaves from her parents’ and sisters’ graves. Grandma H steps out of the car, looks around and says, “Everything is so dead here.” Mom and … Continue reading →

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Reblog: Carrie Rubin’s First Year as a Published Author

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Kourtney

I read Carrie Rubin’s post about what she learned in her first year as an author back in September and filed it away under a terrific blog to link to. She shares so many insights and tidbits that a newbie … Continue reading →

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Fall with Grandma H

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Kourtney

It has been far too long since the last Grandma H post. So I bring you the highlights of this fall with Grandma H… Grandma H and I snuck in a Wednesday outing in September. I asked her to stop … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from Emerson

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Kourtney

Since I’m on my way to Killer Nashville (where I’ll be signing books and participating on panels from August 22-26), Emerson graciously agreed to impart some of his dog wisdom today. Life Lessons from Emerson 1) If someone is ignoring you, … Continue reading →

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A Little Grandma H for The Long Weekend

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Kourtney

This is Grandma H’s favorite spot in Wolcott. She told me “It’s the best view in the world.” “What about Empire State Building–looking out on all of New York?” She shakes her head. “Best view in the world.” ***** Grandma … Continue reading →

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My Life In Books

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Kourtney

Jenna Bennett’s blog post on her life in books made me want to join in. It’s fun to answer these questions based on titles you read in 2012 and try not to repeat any titles. Describe yourself: Fortune’s Hero (Jenna … Continue reading →

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Holiday Moments With Grandma H

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Kourtney

Journey back with me to Christmas Day. A day of Grandma H moments… Grandma H and I sit side by side eating ham at dinner. It was a buffet-style dinner so everyone had to grab their own utensils. She has … Continue reading →

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Grandma H Moments of December

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kourtney

I get in the car with Grandma H and pull out my lip balm. (It’s in a tube) Grandma H asks, “Is that lipstick?” “No,” I say, “It’s lip balm.” “You could put on a little lipstick.” “I don’t like … Continue reading →

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