Kate's Blog
Motivation VS Discipline
I wonder what motivates the Amish to work so hard. Can you think of a group of more industrious and disciplined people? What inspires them? I recently read on Facebook: "So much to do, so little desire to do it." The words struck me because although desire is a good...
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Please help me congratulate Crissy Shamion, winner of Amish-made Quilted Pocketbook from Lancaster County, PA. Plus a signed book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: either Leaving Lancaster, its sequel Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! Many thanks to all...
Is All Fair in Love and Taxes?
I met my husband on April 15. An easy date to remember! Also, the last day to file federal income tax or apply for an extension. If you don't follow the IRS's stringent rules, trouble abounds, plus penalties. Are you thinking: Oh, goody, we get to pay our federal...
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
Congratulations to Kara Kudro, my blog giveaway winner of the lovely 44" Amish-made table runner from Lancaster County, PA, plus a signed book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: either Leaving Lancaster, its sequel Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! Thanks...
Spring Cleaning
When my husband and I surveyed our messy kitchen the other day, I joked, "Too bad one of us isn't compulsively neat." No matter our good intentions, magazines, envelopes, boxes from Amazon, and do-dads accumulate. Spring has officially made her appearance! Already?...
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
Hurray for Bob Cavalcante and his wife, winners of the Amish-made Tea Towel and Potholder, from Lancaster County, PA, plus one signed book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: either Leaving Lancaster, its sequel Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! Thank you...
All Stressed Out
Last week, I realized I hadn't taken my blood pressure for months. I keep a battery-operated cuff in the TV room where I'm apt to see and use it. After viewing the 5:00 news, I was stunned to measure my blood pressure and find it elevated. I did the same procedure...
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
Congratulations to Myrtle Thorn, Winner of the Amish-made quilted pillow from Lancaster County, PA, plus a signed book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: either Leaving Lancaster, it's sequel Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! Thank you to all who entered my...
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.