Hello and Welcome, I’m so happy you are here at Katherines Corner ( formerly known as Go Ask Katie). I’m Katherine (some call me Katie) and I am honored by your visit to my blog.
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You are on the about me page- So lets get to it- I was born in England on Nov 1st 1960 (I’m a Scorpio) I came to live in the USA in 1975. I currently live in a state where I can see the beautiful mountains from my kitchen window and a lake from my upstairs bedroom window. I hold a rare dual citizenship with the UK and the USA and I am a proud citizen of both.
I am an open minded and spiritual person who strives to always maintain a positive attitude and greet each new day with grace, dignity and gratitude. I am happily married to my best friend Robert ( Sparky). I am Mother, Daughter,Stepmother, a Sister, an Auntie ,Grandmother (to five beautiful children) and friend. I am also Mama to our sweet dog Izzy.
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I love making memories with my husband, my family, and friends.
I enjoy photography, music, art, cooking, reading, writing, movies and making memories
I always enjoy having friends and family over for a good meal. Food tastes better when it is shared. yes, I am a foodie, giggle.
I love classic films.
I am a child of God.
I’m uncomfortable in heat exceeding 75 degrees and I love the rain.
I sing in the car, very loudly!
It is my goal one day to live in a cottage by the water
I enjoy bike rides and spontaneous adventures. I love a good road trip!
I’m a bit superstitious
I’m afraid of heights and rodents.
I believe in Karma.
I meditate daily.
I pray daily.
One of my favorite places to visit is the Oregon coast. I love the beach. But, I don’t like to swim in the Ocean.
I believe there are angels on earth (my Mother is one.)
If I had a Super Power I would want it to be the ability to heal.
My main guilty pleasure foods are: French fries, potato chips and bacon. But not all at once and not very often.
I sometimes forget where I park my car and I wander around the parking lot for a few minutes until I find it.
In my pantry you will always find tea and chips.
In my fridge you will always find fresh fruits and vegetables.
I love dogs and I’m allergic to cats.
I’m a mush ball and I love romantic gestures.
I collect angels; I have been collecting them since I was a little girl.
I have a long list of movies I’ve enjoyed over the years and that list is always growing. But, “The Big Chill” and “The Enchanted Cottage” are always at the top of my list.
I don’t like the nickname Kathy, although people have been calling me that for years. I prefer my given name Katherine, or the nickname Katie.
I listen to music every day. My favorite music is Jazz or Classic rock followed closely by everything else.
I have lived in England, France,Turkey, Puerto Rico, California,Oregon, Washington, and Utah.
I hope to visit Vermont in the Autumn someday soon
I have been fortunate to have traveled to many places in our big beautiful world and I have lived in some exotic and unusual places too.
One day I want to learn how to play the guitar.
I own approximately 900 cd’s and I have over 100 record albums. Yes, record albums.
I cherish my bloggy friendships.
I believe most people are good. I will talk to anyone, anywhere, at anytime, as long as it is welcomed. I think a good laugh and a hug every day helps you to live a long happy life.
I enjoy silly humor. But, I don’t like The Three Stooges.
If I love someone I say “I love you” without hesitation.
if you have seen this image at left before It was taken by me ( I have seen it used many times throughout the internet, but it is my image) I now watermark all my photos.A tough lesson to learn.
I have experienced great pain and sorrow and I have experienced the greatest love and the fullest joys.
I have Polycythemia Vera and a TBI
If you would like to know anything specific about me please contact me. I invite you to read my Tid Bit Tuesday posts or my recent blogger interview
Thank you for your bloggy friendship. I hope you enjoy your time here at Katherines Corner.
How I earn a living: For over 30 years I managed other peoples businesses and I worked in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Now I earn a living by sharing my creativity. I have a blog art/design website Blog Art By Katherine (let me help you create the blog you envision) and two online shops Keepsakes By Katherine and Be Well Gifts .
STAY CONNECTED please visit me at Facebook, Twitter, google plus and pinterest too! ( Go Ask Katie is Katherines Corner). There are more ways to connect on my right right sidebar and below!
One of the nicest compliments I have ever received was during a annual work evaluation. I was told that I treat each person like they are the most important person in the world. I was honored by these words and they are forever embedded on my heart.
Learn more about me at Tid Bit Tuesdays
Blog Tid Bits-
I respond to as many comments as possible through email ( if available). Every comment matters, every comment is appreciated, every comment feels like a hug from a friend!
Monday- is recipe day
Wednesday- is Wordless Wednesday but has become wordy Wednesday over time and eventually will be oxymoron day because I have trouble just posting a photo with no words, 
Every Thursday- I have the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop linky party ( join us and share your awesome blog)
Once a month- I have a giveaway
Copyright-All of the Photos and words on this blog are my own unless otherwise identified.( more info available on legal page)
My Photography- sometimes I set up a photo shoot sometimes and sometimes I just take a quick snapshot.
Wedding Page- I created the wedding page with fun tips for wedding planning to compliment my shop Keepsakes By Katherine ( although I have things for your home and your style too).
I am a contributor to the Ruby For Women Ezine and website .I invite you to join us and make some wonderful friendships.
I invite you to read The Monthly Ezine ( just click HERE)
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Debbie McCormick
April 21, 2011 at 21:56 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi thanks for visiting my blog and leaving me the comment about Peeps. I have to say I laughed over your husband eating them after they get really hard. ewwww. lol
So basically he eats stale Peeps. To funny!
kath1960
April 26, 2011 at 16:05 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yep, like concrete, giggle
Melanie
June 11, 2011 at 08:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have visited your corner often but never read your “about”. I’m so glad I decided to. I love how open you are with you feelings and how passionate you are about the things you love. You warm my heart just reading about you! Thanks for being such a bright light in this world!
Katherine
July 1, 2011 at 08:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Melanie I always appreciate your visits and your comments too. I am honored to have a place on your blog roll (sidebar) and touched by your kind words. Hugs♥
Agnes Saam
July 30, 2011 at 04:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello Katherine, wow I love your website so many great things and info here I have to stop more often and look around.
in good health,
Agnes
Katherine
August 2, 2011 at 06:52 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I look forward to sharing with you. Hugs!
Kim at Mommie Again
November 5, 2011 at 05:07 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
LOVE your blog – love that mug too!
new follower here from blog hop
http://mommieagainblog.blogspot.com/
Katherine
November 10, 2011 at 04:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Kim, thank you, I’m so happy you are enjoying your time spent at Katherines Corner. Hugs!
Anne Santos
November 10, 2011 at 06:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Dear Katherine,
I love your blog and love of the idea of Thursdays Favorite Things hop. I am a new follower. I will return often to visit. God bless you and have a wonderful Thursday!
Katherine
November 10, 2011 at 11:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you Anne, Thursday Favorite Things is quickly becoming one of my favorite things, LoL xo
Kathy Southern Made In The Shade
November 18, 2011 at 10:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Just stopping by to say Hi. I am following you as Kathy Bradshaw. I own the growing blog Southern Made In The Shade which less than a year old. I have fun with giveaways, recipes, DIY projects, reviews, and hearing from my readers.
Come visit some time!
Katherine
November 18, 2011 at 12:54 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Kathy thank you for taking the time to read my about page. I enjoy my visits to your blog. Hugs!
Angela De Souza
December 2, 2011 at 06:43 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for visiting my blog today, I am really enjoying getting to “know” you a little better, your blog is fantastic. xxx
Katherine
December 3, 2011 at 04:55 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Angela I look forward to reading your book and I enjoy my visits to your blog too. Hugs
barefootOCmama
January 5, 2012 at 15:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You have a lovely blog! I am super excited to be the 200th blog on your list, and thank you for creating that. Happy Thursday!
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am happy to have you join in the fun. I send you hugs xo
justanothertiredmommy
February 11, 2012 at 16:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a great blog this is–I felt all warm and fuzzy like I was the one making cookies at grandma’s house! I am happy to be a follower from the blog hop and I hope that my sarcasm and cynicism don’t scare you away from following ME at http://anothertiredmommy.blogspot.com/2012/02/now-theres-plan.html
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I enjoy my visits to your blog too. What a lovely compliment. thank you and big hugs..here’s a cookie
andrea cammarata
March 6, 2012 at 01:15 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
hi there my friend! this is a dish that gets served in my house a lot!!! i think it could be one of hubbies favorites! the only difference is that we are addicted to garlic in this house so the amount of cloves is more like …are you ready? 10 : ) LOL!!!! lots of mouthwash on hand : ) sending you tons of hugs and love!!!
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:33 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love garlic, if everyone eats it no mouthwash need, giggle. xo
For those reading this it is in reference to http://katherinescorner.com/2012/03/05/meals-on-monday-pasta-parmesan/
Cecilia Marie Pulliam
March 26, 2012 at 19:15 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love your picture of the tulips. Yes, we have had some beautiful weather this week, up in the high 60s and sunny. Then, rain today, but at least the temps are still in the 50s and no snow! Our trees are leafing out and the song birds have returned. Springis truly in the air.
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you my friend. xo
For those reading this it is reference to http://katherinescorner.com/2012/03/20/first-day-of-spring/
Linda
March 29, 2012 at 09:58 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Finding people with positive attitudes is a gift. You certainly fall into that category!
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you for your sweet words. Your friendship is a gift xo
Carlin Davis
April 12, 2012 at 05:18 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi, Katherine~
Just found you and am so honored to have found you. Love your site and all the beauty you have surrounded yourself and your visitors in. You seem to be so hapily involved in life and living. Thank you for being there and I will visit you often for comfort and joy! Thank you!!
Carlin
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Your words touch my heart. I thank you for your kindness and your bloggy friendship xo
andrea cammarata
May 8, 2012 at 01:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
oh SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO yummy in my tummy!!!! thanks for sharing — now i MUST make some today!!!!!! : ) when we were in NY — there was a cool little shop called creamy rice — they served NOTHING but rice pudding in 20 different varieties that changes daily! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hugs…
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I think you will love it my friend. That shop sounds wonderful. xoxo
For those reading this this comment is in reference to this post http://katherinescorner.com/2012/05/07/meals-on-monday-rice-pudding/
McGuffyAnn@McGuffy's Reader
May 27, 2012 at 09:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you for joining me! You have a wonderful blog! I’m a new follower!
McGuffy’s Reader
http://www.mcguffysreader.blogspot.com
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Welcome. Hugs!
Mi Mi
June 27, 2012 at 03:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello Katie, hope your sweet Izzy is feeling better. Love the comments you made above and I feel like your a friend because I hold those same values and beliefs. My little dog Hugs sends wagging tail get well wishes to Izzy.
Love and prayers
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I send you hugs and thank you for your sweet bloggy friendship xo
Lavender Dreams
August 2, 2012 at 10:09 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This was such a good idea to include the link to your blog info. I loved reading more about you. What an interesting life you’ve led…and how talented you are! Thanks for this wonderful party!
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you for taking the time to read it. Thank you for your bloggy friendship an participation in the weekly hop. xo
andrea cammarata
August 8, 2012 at 01:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh my friend! I am so sorry that bullying was a part of your life. I am sending hugs and prayers to your grand daughter and sure hope that things go better for her soon! What a horror that is! I have not experienced it first hand but my husband Joe had a horrible time for the first 22 years of his life — he suffered from tourette syndrome without a diagnosis and you can just begin to imagine the horrors he experienced and by the by the way — much of it from GROWN-UPS!!!! Thank God we had it diagnosed and he is on meds and you would not know that he has it but he lived a hell and I am so sorry that you went through…oh and by the way…he also got bullied and made fun of in Church! (can you believe that!) Sending hugs to you my friend and if any one bothers you…you call me : ) Love you!!!
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you my friend. xo
For those who read this it is in response to a post I wrote
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/08/07/tid-bit-tuesday-bully/
Maggie Watt
September 2, 2012 at 05:03 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You really inspire me, thank you so much! I am now following you on Pinterest!
Katherines Corner
September 2, 2012 at 20:06 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you for your kind comment and bloggy friendship. Hugs
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose
September 6, 2012 at 05:06 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katherine, you are one awesome lady! We share some of the same interests! I’m a big Do Unto Others person. Have a great Thursday!
JoAnn
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
JoAnn thank you for your sweet words and bloggy friendship xo
Terry
September 6, 2012 at 05:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I loved learning a little bit about you and your life.
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:22 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Happy to share xo
Rosey
September 6, 2012 at 07:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
The ability to heal would be a GREAT super power!!
I loved reading your bio. Your kindness and sincerity shows through in every single thing you write. On a side note, I have added your button and your blog-hop button both to my blog. I hope tons of even more people find you soon!
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:22 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I appreciate your wonderful bloggy friendship. Thank you soooo much xo
Elise Armitage
September 6, 2012 at 09:44 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Katherine
I’m participating in the blog hop this thursday, and I wanted to let you know that I checked out your blog and its great! I think its very sweet. I have my own blog called WTFab!, and its all about fashion, fun, and being fabulous. I would love if you would check it out, and we could potentially follow each other. Let me know what you think.
-Elise
Katherines Corner
October 1, 2012 at 14:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you so much I look forward to sharing with you. Hugs
Traci
October 4, 2012 at 02:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi, Katherine I’m participating in your bloghop first time. You have a lovely blog and somehow in the shuffle I had forgotten about it. Glad to have rediscovered it!! I already follow Susan’s lovely blog. Have a great week!
Katherines Corner
October 14, 2012 at 07:48 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So happy to have you join in the fun Welcome back xo
Diana Stevan
October 4, 2012 at 14:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katherine, love your blog and your name. The protagonist in my novel to be published is called Katherine with a C. What I like about your website is that it reminds me of my home economic days. I got a Bachelor’s degree in that, eons ago, and at that time, we studied food, nutrition, child care, psychology, family finance, etc. It seems you have a smattering of it all here. I’m looking forward to getting your posts. And thanks for visiting my blog. I wouldn’t have known about you otherwise. And thanks for the congratulations. Hugs back.
Katherines Corner
October 14, 2012 at 07:48 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
More hugs!!!
Catherine
October 10, 2012 at 20:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Dear Katherine, I am glad that you are feeling better from your fall. I hope that you are good as new in no time!
This sprite is adorable.
Blessings dear. Catherine xo
Katherines Corner
October 14, 2012 at 07:49 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you my friend. big hugs!
For those who read this it is in response to a post I wrote
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/10/10/autumn-sprite/
Linda
October 11, 2012 at 13:46 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
With the number of links you have, it’s a wonder you get around to so many. I, for one, greatly appreciate your effort.
Katherines Corner
October 14, 2012 at 07:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Linda, thank you it is lovely having so many wonderful bloggers share their posts at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. I always do my very best to visit each and every link. It takes several hours but it is time well spent xo
Connie
October 11, 2012 at 13:49 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Katie, long time, huh? very happy for you. Check out the Halloween Golf if you have the time. It was great fun.
Katherines Corner
October 14, 2012 at 07:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thank you for adding your creative post to the blog hop this week. Hugs
Linda
October 16, 2012 at 08:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This just occured to me as I looked at your picture, you share the same, country of birth, name, hair colour and smile with Kate Middleton. Any relation? (-:
Rosey
November 1, 2012 at 10:43 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Look at all of those great places you have visited! Oh the faaantastic stories you must be able to tell!! I love all of the great tidbits, and you do kind of look like Kate Middleton (like someone noted in a comment above me).
I didn’t know you contributed to a magazine. You’re just full of happy surprises.
Julie DeNeen
December 12, 2012 at 16:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi there! I found you through Cyndi at Pictimilitude. What a beautiful blog you have! Cyndi is awesome and so since she said you were awesome, I will trust her judgment.
JTwisdom
December 27, 2012 at 06:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great post, so nice to know more about you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Linda
December 27, 2012 at 08:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have read your page before, but I’m happy to reacquaint. Having so many facets, I know your readers find lots with which to connect.
Tiaras & Tantrums
January 31, 2013 at 08:15 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Lovely to get to know you a t bit better – I’m with you – I’m all for CDs and albums still! I think I may be one of the few people left who don’t own an ipod!
Susie @ Homemaker-mom.com
February 8, 2013 at 18:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Was wonderful reading about ya!
Linda
May 2, 2013 at 07:57 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I think this is my first time on the blog hop. Gotta hop to another blog now…see you.
Emille/Jesh StG
May 2, 2013 at 13:08 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Finally discovered how to get a comment to you. I don’t know how you do all these cyber things and keep up with daily life:):)
A question: today I finally got to the clog hop code. Are all the participant pics supposed to appear in my post? Am afraid my photographic friends will run away, so I’ll put it on only till 1 pm.
Happy Thursday!
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