Kadinechristie - Kadine Christie - Author, Writer, Speaker, Creator

I hope you had an amazing summer. I did.

Diversity, Family, Food, friendship, Life, Marriage, Mindfulness, Moments, SUMMER DINNERS, Travel, WritingSeptember 9, 202154Views 0Likes 0Comments

I submitted my second manuscript to my agent, bought a house, and spent one month in Italy with my family. It was easy adjusting to the pace of life there, maneuvering the language is a story for another time. While I captured a few photos, there were moments that could not fit into the frame…

Stepping Out

Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Places, Small wonders, Spring, WritingMarch 26, 202166Views 0Likes 0Comments

When I do not know where to begin, I know it is time to venture outside. This is true for almost everything in my life, but even more so for writing. As a writer, my experiences fill me with opportunities to write. I start with a blank screen, press keys on my computer, and words,…

Kiddo

friendship, Life, Marriage, Mindful Living,, Sisterhood, WomenMarch 5, 202184Views 0Likes 2Comments

I facetimed my 83-year-old BFF this week. It took her a couple of minutes to focus her camera, and while she was doing so, she said, “Don't hang up, Kiddo -- I’m going to figure this thing out.” I settled on my couch and waited for the shaking to stop and her face to pop…

I’ve been published in the NEW YORK TIMES

Authors, Black Authors, Marriage, Mindful Living,, WritingFebruary 26, 2021253Views 0Likes 30Comments

A few weeks ago when the Modern Love Editor reached out to me, via email, my kids had just gone to bed. I screamed with such excitement, they ran out of their rooms to see about me. We held hands, jumped, and screamed together. The next two weeks were a series of phone calls, emails,…

ME

Marriage, Mindful Living,February 12, 202187Views 0Likes 0Comments

Two years ago, Snoop Dogg, the rapper, gave a speech after he got his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He started the speech like anyone would by giving thanks. He thanked God, he thanked the people who supported him, and he thanked the people who battled against him. He said they challenged him…

Music

Life, Marriage, MomentsFebruary 7, 202175Views 0Likes 1Comment

On our tenth wedding anniversary, our six year old son officiated a private service in our backyard. We renewed our vows and danced barefoot for hours on the art and book room's mahogany floor. This morning as I scanned through my week it felt like the days rolled from one to another and I wasn't…