Author Archives: kathymiele28

Steven, Alex and I were sitting in our living room watching a movie. I got up from the couch and hadn’t even taken a step when both of them said in unison. “Are you getting something to eat?” “We just finished dinner ten minutes ago!” I said as I moved over to the window toContinue reading “SNOW INCHES”

I’d been complaining for a very long time that I never seemed to have anything to wear, even though my closet was jammed with clothes. So…it was finally time. I opened the closet and began pulling out the unwanted, unloved, and let’s face it unwearable. The first thing I pulled out was a maxi dressContinue reading “CLOSET PURGE”

 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!”