Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

When David Met Katie

*I’m pulling this one up from the archives in honor of Dave and my seventh wedding anniversary. I’m so glad geekdom brought us together in high school. I love you, Dave, and look forward to many, many, many more years together. Our wedding day… (That’s Dave’s sister in the background.) I’ve been married for nearlyRead the whole post >>

Dear Mary

*This post was originally published in March 2008. Dear Mary, How did you do it? How did you stand at the foot of the cross and watch your son suffer? I wince when my children receive shots at the doctor’s office. I remember watching Madeline stand outside a circle of children playing and look atRead the whole post >>

Will Eat for Baby

It’s still dark outside. I’ve just nursed the baby and I should be in bed, trying to squeeze in a few more minutes of sleep before my older children wake me up. Instead I sneak into my bathroom and step on the scale with trepidation. Will it be my friend or foe this morning? ItRead the whole post >>

Let’s Hear It for the Underdogs

First it was Susan Boyle who proved that talent and more than an ounce of chutzpah are worth more than a pretty package. Then it was Mine That Bird, the 50-1 long shot that came from 30 lengths to win the Kentucky Derby and the hearts of millions. It’s no surprise Mine That Bird hasRead the whole post >>

“She could never be a saint, but she thought she could be a martyr if they killed her quick.”

―Flannery O'Connor