Catherine Hackman

A Writer's Expedition

“Arrival” ~ a Discussion Q1

I have watched this movie twice, and I am still trying to wrap my mind around the layers and meanings. I don’t like to be redundant, but I am going to post the same question here that I posted to my Facebook page. This does not give a spoiler, but it may entice you to […]

COVID Challenge 5

UMM. . .You’re Not Really Going to Eat That My husband made pancakes for us a few days ago. We had the mix on hand, I took strawberries out of the freezer, and the whipped cream was left from a couple of weeks ago. The pancakes were delicious. After we were finished eating, and I […]

COVID Challenge 3

Be Still For people in the U.S., being still is next to impossible. We live in a society constantly on the move. Quiet, motionless rest feels unnatural, so we surf social media, play games on our phones, post pictures of ourselves, watch Season 1-16 of a show, all in an effort to avoid stillness: mental […]

COVID Challenge 2

Make a Cord of 3 Strands Ecclesiastes 4: 12 states: “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” During this time of uncertainty, you can help yourself feel more secure by making yourself a cord of three strands. Here are the steps: Choose two friends […]

COVID Challenge 1

Go to Church While Staying Home. I will be posting links on my Facebook page. Bonus Points: Get Dressed Up. Double Bonus Points: Post a link to a church service on your social media next Sunday.

Book Release Signing

We had our first book signing. About 100 people attended. Some people brought in stacks of books, each with a post-it note saying who to address in the signature. The support from our town is overwhelming. We are so grateful to everyone who has encouraged us, sent well-wishes, purchased the book, and/or helped us find […]

Summer of Suspense

I just found this bargain on Amazon. I want to share in case anyone is interested.

Adventures with Sheep!

So, yesterday, I went to a sheep farm to experience sheep. Robin (pictured above) graciously agreed to tell me about sheep and let me experience sheep first-hand. I learned: How to tell the age of a sheep. About the different kinds of wool. How to tip a sheep–I would have liked to try it, but […]

The Cat’s Out of the Bag!

Hieu’s memoir is officially published! The memoir is available on Amazon. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this four year project!

B-A-A-A

So, I just called the extension office in the next county over. They put me in touch with a sheep farmer. As final research for my next book, I need to experience sheep. Hey, what’s it called when a female sheep turns around? A ewe turn. EWWW–that was a ba-a-a-d pun. Buy a sheep, name […]