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Music as Memory by Katherine Barron

By Katherine Barron • Sep 22nd, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Katherine Barron

barron_katEverytime I hear the song “The Freshmen” by Verve Pipe or “One Headlight” by The Wallflowers I am taken back to May of 1997.  On Mother’s Day that spring, my brother Wilder died (more…)

My Perfect Day by Katherine Barron

By Katherine Barron • Sep 8th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Katherine Barron

barron_katHere’s my perfect day.  You’d think it would involve the beach and lots of sunshine, or maybe a river, or a mountain. (more…)

Thinking about Homeschooling by Katherine Barron

By Katherine Barron • Jul 28th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Katherine Barron

barron_katI told my cousin once that I had to homeschool my children.  I HAD to.  She asked why.  The only thing I could say was that I would feel guilty if I didn’t. (more…)

What I love about breastfeeding (Ode to a Baby at the Breast) by Katherine Barron

By Katherine Barron • Jul 21st, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Katherine Barron

I love the feel of your soft little baby hand rubbing the back of my arm.

I love your sigh of contentment when you get that first swallow of milk (more…)

Babies Are The Best! by Katherine Barron

By Katherine Barron • Jul 14th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Katherine Barron

Is there anything better in the whole wide world than a babies smile?  Can any other single thing light up a person’s day like a toothless, bubbly grin from a chubby cheeked little four month old? (more…)

Waiting for Baby

By Katherine Barron • Jul 7th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Katherine Barron

The crib is set up.  The baby clothes are washed, folded and in drawers.  Newborn diapers are bought and ready for filling.  (more…)

Be Careful What You Wish For

By Katherine Barron • Oct 20th, 2008 • Category: Columnists, Katherine Barron

So I’ve reached the half way point in this, my third, pregnancy.  People keep asking me how the pregnancy is going and my general answer is “eh.”  (more…)