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Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Last week, we decided to take the long way home. So much more pleasant than the freeway! Congratulations to Les, winner of the Amish-made Quillow from Lancaster County, PA! Plus a choice of a signed novel from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: Leaving Lancaster,...

How Do You Deal with Stress?

I seldom get stressed-out. So, why did I awake with a start after a dream about meeting someone for lunch and not being able to locate the restaurant? Was my sleepy-time foray merely a worrisome dream or a nightmare? Should I take this recent Can't-find-the-restaurant...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Please help me congratulate Lisa Myers, winner of the Amish-made apron and a signed copy of one book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy! I’ve emailed her and await her response. Thank you to all who entered. I enjoyed reading your comments, many of them humorous and...

A Hearty Breakfast

I smile as I recall my father-in-law telling me about growing up in South Dakota. Born in 1921, he commenced working summers at age thirteen as a cook's helper on a nearby farm. An arduous bicycle ride away from home, but his family needed the money during the Great...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Please, come stroll with me through this fun shop, Doilies 2 Doorknobs, and admire the collectibles! Located in Stanwood, WA. Congratulations to Linda W., winner of the pink Depression glass creamer, the lovely Amish-made potholder from Lancaster County, PA, plus a...

Amish Collectibles?

Am I the only person who hides things from herself? With the best of intentions, mind you. I did it again last week. Before company arrived, I dashed around picking up and straightening. In my hurry, I stuffed a mish-mash of business cards, pens, and do-dads into a...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

These pots inspire me. Except one, even though it needs no watering! Congratulations to Susan Conceicao, winner of Martha, the Amish-made doll from Lancaster County, PA! Plus a signed copy of one book from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy, her choice. Winner has 3 days...

More to Learn from the Amish

Am I the only one left who thinks boys and girls are different? In my experience, boys tend to be boys, no matter how much their mothers dislike their converting sticks into weapons or throwing rocks. And girls? Well, they are far more apt to like this little...

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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.