Tornadoes were the weather danger where I grew up. Illinois’ flat country is like that perfectly made bed that your dog just has to mess up—irresistible to tornadoes. When the sky turned […]
Some Thoughts on the Weather
Announcing the publication of There’s No Wrong Way: 44 Meditations
The Gloria Sirens are happy to announce the first book from TGS Publications: There’s No Wrong Way: 44 Meditations, by yours truly, Katie (Katherine) Riegel. Like most of my posts, the book is […]
Experiencing the Black Hole Sun: 100% Totality in Columbia, SC
Experiencing a total solar eclipse has been the #1 item on my bucket list for over two decades. I wanted it so badly that the morning of August 21st, 2017, when I […]
Memphis, TN: Ninety-three Percent
My 2017 eclipse day had two breaks in the clouds, during which my husband and I watched the sun with a bite taken out of it through our eclipse glasses. The best […]
A Dummy’s Orlando Eclipse Experience at 86%
I thought it would be funny to post a photo of 3-D glasses on Instagram with the question “Will these work” to view the eclipse. So I posted it. My significant other […]
Other Orlandos Anthology Released
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of celebrating the publication of an anthology I edited called Other Orlandos. This little book was championed by local independent literary publisher Burrow Press, and […]
On the Need for Solitude
I sometimes think I never wanted kids because, somewhere in the pre-teen core of me, I knew I was a person whose need for solitude was great. Feeling guilty about wanting to […]
The Great North American Total Solar Eclipse is Happening Soon–Are You Ready?
Watching a total solar eclipse has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I circled the dates of North American Eclipses when I was still in grade […]
Finding the Productive Planning System that Works for You
Last we we talked about how to become a productive planner. This week we’ll chat about some of the planner systems available to help you sort through the clutter and make your […]
How to Be a Productive Planner in 10 Steps
This month, the Sirens are all about reflection and decluttering. The year 2017 is at its halfway mark, and many of us may be gearing up to start the new school year. […]
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