- Katey's Writing Portfolio
What My Rabbit's Struggle With Disability Taught Me About Living With Chronic Illness
April 2011 was one of the most difficult times in my life. I was busy planning for my wedding while my now-husband was away at graduate school. I was transitioning into a new job role, which was challenging. I had my generalized anxiety disorder and chronic pain, both of which are exacerbated by stress. I genuinely didn’t know how I would deal with the worries weighing down on my shoulders…but unfortunately I would learn how to deal with even more.
Buy Jewelry this Easter (not Rabbits)
Sometimes when I tell people that I have pet rabbits, they joke about eating them. It gets old, especially because this is not funny to me. I currently live with three rabbits who respond to their names, beg for treats, play, and get into mischief. They are truly intelligent creatures. As one of the most popular pets in the United States, it is hard for me to understand rabbits not having the protections afforded to cats and dogs. This has been particular...
It was New Year’s 2009 and I was at a party. A cardboard cutout of Barack Obama stood in the middle of the room, beaming as revelers posed next to the nation’s soon-to-be first black president. The mood was festive and the wine was flowing. Not a wine drinker at that time, I tentatively took a glass and had a few sips.
Not long after, ...
When I first moved to New York City
Eleven and a half years ago, Tiffany & Co. was just a very mythical place to me. I was a classic film buff and I had only ever heard of Tiffany’s because of the Audrey Hepburn movie. So soon after moving to New York, I went to Tiffany’s. I had saved some money and I was hoping that — unlike Holly Golightly — I might be able to afford something more than a telephone dialer or an engraved Cracker Jack toy.
Window shopping Tiffany & Co is a little something I ...
Katey grew up in Maine and lives in New York City. She earned a B.A. in Political Science & English from Hunter College. She has worked in nonprofits for ten years and also runs her jewelry line, Chickatey. Katey lives with migraines, chronic pain, four rabbits, and one supportive husband.
A Gift Guide for ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans
What kind of gift should you get your friend who is really into ‘Game of Thrones’? How do you know what mementos he / she would like? Well, it depends on what kind of person we are talking about… find out by asking yourself these questions!
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