Category Archives: Making an impression

Like a leaf on a tree

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Kate

Outside our back door is a crepe myrtle tree that is about 30 years old. The leaves are shaped like hearts and turn beautiful reds and oranges in the Fall. I noticed over the weekend that their green is already … Continue reading →

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Nuts vs. Tacky

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Kate

My children are going into Middle School and High School (and the pain that comes along with typing that is felt squarely in my crows feet).  Yet, I still find things like this: It’s just a note from Emma to … Continue reading →

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I said Patience!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Kate

Emma’s cake didn’t turn out exactly like she’d planned. Clearly. But, let’s be honest. Do they ever? If you happen to be Martha Stewart, don’t answer that. Big deal! Blow it off. Move on to the next thing. Or just do … Continue reading →

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Clinton ‘n Kate: the end

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Kate

It’s time to wrap up the Clinton ‘n Kate show. We’re breaking up. Clinton will, I guess, keep on training horses and their people. I mean, he does a decent job at it. And, I will move back to posts … Continue reading →

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Clinton ‘n Kate on change

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Kate

Welcome back to the Clinton ‘n Kate show! Today, we’re talking about change. kidding…I need to include this caveat from yesterday’s post in order to protect this poor man’s reputation: (Note: Clinton Anderson doesn’t know me from Adam’s house cat, so … Continue reading →

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Clinton ‘n Kate on establishing respect

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Kate

In yesterday’s post, I talked about going to Clinton Anderson’s Downunder Horsemanship Walkabout Tour over the weekend. I was so taken by the entire experience that I’m going to be posting about it all week. So much of his philosophy … Continue reading →

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lucky?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Kate

I guess I should consider myself lucky. I mean, I write this blog about etiquette and appropriate behavior and kindness and the importance and relevance of being nice and genuine. At first glance, you might think I’d need to turn … Continue reading →

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where you can (not really) go

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Kate

If you need me today, here is where I’ll be: And by ‘here’, I mean in my laundry room and kitchen getting ready for the week. But, if I were going to be hanging out at this barn today, I’d … Continue reading →

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liquor stores and other temptations

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Kate

I swear, I am a bother to myself. I had the thought that it would be fun to mix up a new cocktail for The Hubs and me the other night. I had already planned a cheese and meat platter … Continue reading →

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feel the love

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Kate

One beautiful and sunny afternoon, I decided to try to get some good pictures of Emma. I don’t remember why Ben didn’t make the cut, but he didn’t. When I first invited Emma to her own private photo shoot, she … Continue reading →

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