Category Archives: Family

Thank You For Not Being Afraid – Part 2

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Kate Christie

I said Part 1 of this two-part post was going to focus on the good, and yet all I did was talk about nearly dying from hypothermia in the Smoky Mountains; failing at mountaineering in the Grand Tetons; and risking … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hiking, Illness, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged Mt. Baker, Skyline Divide | 2 Comments

Thank You For Not Being Afraid – Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Kate Christie

When I began this post weeks ago, Paris hadn’t happened, Chicago hadn’t happened, WWU hadn’t happened, San Bernardino hadn’t happened. I started writing this post because while things in our family have been difficult recently, I am consciously trying not … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Illness, Parenting | Tagged Backpacking with kids, Fear, rafting carnage | 4 Comments

More Platitudes, Anyone?

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Kate Christie

The other day, I went for a walk around campus and found myself at the foot of my favorite tree, a centuries-old Giant Sequoia. I sat down in the cradle of its roots, my back against its rugged bark, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Illness, Soccer | Tagged Pets, USWNT | 1 Comment

The Purpose of Life is to Enjoy Every Moment–and Other Annoying Platitudes

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Kate Christie

Last night, as on most winter evenings, I had a hankering for a cup of tea, so I reached into the cupboard and pulled out a bag of Yogi’s Lemon Ginger. I am a tea person, and Yogi tea blends … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Illness, Parenting | Tagged Rheumatoid arthritis, Young children | 6 Comments

BOGO Babies, Bogus Research, and BOGO Rulings

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Kate Christie

As some of you know, Kris and I jokingly refer to the twins as our BOGO babies. We actually weren’t the first to bestow this title. Many years ago, one of my very straight grad school friends asked us if … Continue reading →