Kate Wicker

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Word to the Wise: Taking on New Life

During my most recent confession, I lamented that I’ve already goofed up on some of my Lenten resolutions. The priest, God bless him, proceeded to remind me that Lent isn’t so much about what we give up but what we take on. Then he pointed to my burgeoning belly and said, “You’ve taken on newRead the whole post >>

· March 11, 2009 · Tagged With: Lent, Sacraments, Word to the Wise · Filed Under: Lent

Word to the Wise: On Waiting

32 weeks and counting… “Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.” E.B. White in Charlotte’s Web. Photo Credit: Madeline

· February 19, 2009 · Tagged With: Pregnancy, Word to the Wise · Filed Under: Photos

Word to the Wise: On Faith

“Nonbelievers and those struggling with doubt have been heard to ask, ‘If God exists, why doesn’t God make that fact obvious?’ This statement from Jesus [‘Daughter, your faith has saved you.’ Mark 5:34] may hint at part of the answer. Perhaps there is something profoundly important in faith itself, separate from God’s other gifts. PerhapsRead the whole post >>

· February 9, 2009 · Tagged With: Faith Inspiration, Word to the Wise · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Word to the Wise: On Atlas Shrugged Coming True

“Word to the Wise” is a new regular series of posts I’m starting on my blog. Here I’ll share quotes that often translate into good advice (for me, anyway) or simply offer food for thought. Their genesis will vary as will their topics. I should mention that Happy Catholic’s popular Well Said posts have inspiredRead the whole post >>

· February 2, 2009 · Tagged With: Word to the Wise · Filed Under: Politics

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Hi, I’m Kate

I’m a wife, mom of five kids, writer, speaker, storyteller, bibliophile, runner, eating disorder survivor, and perfectionist in recovery. I'm the author of Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood  and Weightless: Making Peace With Your Body.

I’ve tried a lot of things in my life – anorexia, bulimia, law school, teaching aerobics, extended breastfeeding, vegetarianism, trying to be perfect and failing miserably at it – and through it all I’ve been writing. And learning to embrace the messiness of life instead of covering it up, making excuses for it, or being ashamed of my brokenness or my home’s sticky counters.

Nowadays I’m striving every single, imperfect day to strike a balance between keeping it real and keeping it joyful.

 

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

―Flannery O'Connor

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