Author Archives: kathymiele28

 I was visiting with my sister Donna a few months ago when she asked if I wanted to see a program she’d taped. “Sure.” I said as I made myself comfortable on her couch. While she was busy selecting the program she handed me a coloring book and a packet of colored pencils. “I likeContinue reading “STAYING IN THE LINES”

 It was turning out to be one of those days. I was sitting on the couch, playing games on my phone, when my son Alex came by and sat down next to me. “What are you playing?” asked me. “I just downloaded a new game called Blossom Blast.” I said as my finger dragged acrossContinue reading “SLOW STARTER”

The holiday rush was behind me and I was finally getting a chance to sit back and enjoy my tree. As I looked at all the different decorations hanging from it’s branches, I couldn’t help but notice my vacation ornaments. We’d been so busy the last few years, with one away at school and theContinue reading “TRAVELING TREE”

My husband, Steven and our two boys and I were sitting down to dinner when our oldest son Max looked over at me and asked. “What’s on your face?” Now of course my first instinct was to answer, in as whinny little kids voice, “What’s on YOUR face?” But I’m not four years old soContinue reading “GLITTER-FREE CHRISTMAS”

I wrote this piece for the Two River Times in 1992…have to say there isn’t a Christmas that goes by that I don’t think about this. I can still see Dad, Christmas morning, sitting in our overstuffed chair wearing his blue striped cotton robe, holding his camera and looking out the window. We kids allContinue reading “FIREMAN SANTA”

“I’m going to the mall to get some shopping done!” I called out to no one in particular as I grabbed my purse and headed for the door. “Hey, I wanted to pick up a video game for Max.” Alex called. “Can I come with you?” “Sure, if you hurry. It’s going to be aContinue reading “SHOPPING HELPERS”

I looked around my house and smiled when I saw all that I’d accomplished getting ready for the Christmas season. The tree was up and the inside of the house was completely decorated. But it was the list of all the things that still needed to be done that had me feeling overwhelmed. There wasContinue reading “HOLIDAY OVERLOAD”

I walked out into the kitchen to find my son Max with a brick of cheddar cheese in one hand and a knife in the other. He’d just sliced a piece off and was ready to pop it into his mouth. “DON’T EAT THAT!” I screamed. “That’s for the fruit and cheese platter I’m servingContinue reading “DON’T EAT THAT!”

It was time to call it a night and Steven walked over to our bedroom window to close and lock it before putting on the heat. “Why don’t we just leave the window open tonight?” I asked. “But it might rain.” he said. “I was just watching the forecast and it’s going to be aContinue reading “FRESH AIR”

It was early morning and I was enjoying a cup of tea as I looked out my kitchen window and watched a gust of wind swirl a pile of leaves up into the air. They reminded me of a flock of starlings taking flight. Those swirling leaves also made me realize winter was coming. IContinue reading “SPEAK UP”