http://www.katiespen.com/blog Bringing Words To Life Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:40:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The story hit the news in full force. A Walmart employee was trampled to death as savings-hungry shoppers shoved their way into the store on Black Friday. To make matters worse, the shoppers became quite upset when the police had to close the store as it became a ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=61 It seems that all the talk these days is about the economy. All around us, businesses that were once multi-billion dollar giants in their industry are declaring bankruptcy and shutting their doors. Employees are losing their jobs with no other opportunities in sight! With such a great ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=60 It's been a while since I've posted anything on here! I've been through so much this year that I have let my blog fall to the wayside. The most exciting thing that has happened to me is becoming a mom. There is no better job in the ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=59 If you're like me, getting back into the swing of things can be difficult to do. I have to force myself to sit down and start typing, hoping that something (anything!) will come through my fingertips! Alas, some days are better than others. I've decided to practice a writing ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=58 I am so sorry I haven't written in awhile! The holidays were quite busy for me and my family this year, and so my blog fell by the wayside. But enough excuses! It's a new year and time to get back into the swing of things. ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=57 Hello, Fellow Writers and Entrepreneurs! Fall is in the air here in South Carolina, and the vibrant colors in the trees are inspiring to this writer. In fact, as I write this, I am looking out my window at a gorgeous maple tree in our backyard that is resplendent with ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=56 Hey! How are you doing this week? Are you getting back into the swing of things now that the kids are back in school? Can you believe that 2007 is almost over? It seems like it was Christmas just yesterday, and now it's almost Christmas time ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=55 Hello, Fellow Writers! I'm sorry I haven't written all summer on my blog, but I have had my plate full with various projects (including growing my family), so it has been hard to focus on this blog! But I hope that you haven't stopped writing while I've been silent. ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=54 Well, my week has been so busy, this is the first time I have had a chance to sit down and type! Last weekend, my fellow classmates and I reunited for our 10-year high school reunion. It was so great to see everyone again. I graduated with ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=53 Just a quick post today, everyone! I just wanted to pay tribute to the men and women who have served our country in the past and who are serving our country today. Without these self-sacrificing heroes, our country would not be the incredible place of freedom it is ... http://www.katiespen.com/blog/?p=52