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

Blanket on Concrete

Black Lives, Black Mothers, Black Single Mothers, Black Struggles, Life, Moments, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Single MothersMay 10, 202073Views 0Likes 4Comments

My grandparents moved to Cumberland on a donkey.They padded the donkey, placed two baskets on each side, and in one basket, they put uncle Lee and in the other, my mother. There was a hole in the basket that carried mother. Halfway through the journey, my mother fell out, and wasn't missed until my…

Glass House

Ahmaud Arbery, Black Lives, Black Mothers, Black Struggles, Children, Glass House, Motherhood, WritingMay 8, 202066Views 0Likes 1Comment

A few days ago, Chris and I took a walk along the bay. The breeze blew, the pelicans flew, and Chris and I strolled by. He looked mostly at the water on our left, and I admired the houses on our right.I stopped at one house, in particular, that had a glasshouse in the backyard. I…

Agony

Anxiety, Life, MindfulnessMay 2, 202083Views 0Likes 6Comments

It's been taunting me for about a month now, sneaking from behind my back like a coward, pressing into my chest, and forcing me to question my body and sanity. I stopped drinking coffee and turned my wine glass down.Yet, the pressure anchoredand the fire blazed across my chest and moved into my…

She is her Guest

Children, Family, friendship, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Simple Living, Small wonders, Stories, Travel, WritingApril 18, 202072Views 0Likes 4Comments

In just a few minutes, Barbara prepares a daily feast — and she is her guest.

Fears

Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Overcoming fears, StoriesApril 15, 202066Views 0Likes 3Comments

At the beginning of Lent, I pledged to write and post on my blog each day. In the beginning, I wrote about places I've lived, the beauty of spring, and indulging in small pleasures. I was planning to finish strong, but Monday morning I woke up with an aching, pressure in my chest.Those two…

Sand. Sea. Silence.

Children, Chronic Pain, Hysterectomy, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Simple Living, Small wonders, Stories, WritingApril 2, 202073Views 0Likes 2Comments

Serge had unconsciously or intentionally neglected to tell us that his condo was in a retirement community. Inside, we unpacked suitcases and our minds. Outside, elderly couples walked their dogs, watered their flowers and waved hello to passersby. They had a leisurely way of embracing their days, and Chris and I follow their lead.…