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Three cheers for Diane Wallace, winner of the exquisite Amish-made Table Topper from Lancaster County, plus a signed copy of one novel from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: either Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork or Forever Amish! Thanks to all who entered,...
Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
When out walking with my girlfriend and her elderly Lab, the question of teaching old dogs new tricks circled in the recesses of my brain. Days later, the question wouldn't leave me alone. I called the most canine-savvy person I know, my friend Earlene Luke, former...
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
Congratulations to Deb Simmering, winner of the beautiful Amish-made pillow from Lancaster County, PA, and one signed book the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! Many thanks to those who left thought-provoking...
Is The Grass Always Greener?
Recently, the oldie song “The Other Man’s Grass is Always Greener” has been weaving its way through my mind as I walk in the neighborhood. I can't help noticing the many parched lawns and drooping bushes. Yet, some lawns are emerald green, an expensive investment in a...
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
Congratulations to Angela Brocato-Skaggs, winner of the Copper-roofed Amish-made Birdhouse from Lancaster County, PA, plus a signed copy of one book from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! We payed a visit to...
Poor Taste
While many agree what culinary delights taste good or bad, poor taste seems up for grabs. Is poor taste all in the eye of the beholder? Is keeping up with the Joneses or striving to surpass them part of human nature? Growing up, my parents taught me excessive show of...
Multitasking Madness
Even though I’ve claimed for years that I thrive on Multitasking, when I try to concentrate on more than one venture at a time, my creativity diminishes and the project takes longer. Bummer. That explains why my brain flips and flops as I attempt to write a new...
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
Three cheers for Cherese Akhavein, winner of the lovely Amish-made Table Topper from Lancaster County, PA, plus a signed copy of one book from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: Leaving Lancaster, its sequel Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! Thanks to everyone...
About Kate
Kate Lloyd is a novelist and a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, MD, she and her husband live in Seattle the setting of several of her novels. She lived in Rome and studied Italian in college. Kate has worked a variety of jobs, including car salesman and restaurateur.