Blog Posts

Small bird with entirely red head and a black and white body

Corn Belt oasis

By Kate Blackwood / May 31, 2025

I rest here, sheltered by trees. So do the birds.

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Many runners passing under a giant sign that says "THIS IS BLOODY TOUGH."

Pace group

By Kate Blackwood / April 30, 2025

Committing to a group pulled my novel draft across the finish line. Same thing with my latest marathon.

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Child's drawing of a planet, painted bright blue

I don’t dream about hot planets

By Kate Blackwood / March 31, 2025

Vacuum: the word sucked the oxygen from the car. On my side because I was thinking, “wait, IS space a vacuum?” And on Paul’s because he’s afraid of the noisy appliance we keep in the closet.

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Two performers spotlighted on a stage against the silhouetted heads of a standing audience

10,000 Maniacs and me

By Kate Blackwood / February 28, 2025

A prime joy of a live concert is letting my mind wander.

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