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5.0 Me on the Richter Scale of Life

It’s 2021 and I’m now eight days away from turning 50. While I’m more than happy to throw myself a birthday party every year, I’ve never…

Jan 3, 2021

5.0 Me on the Richter Scale of Life

Jan 3, 2021

Catie Costa

La Famiglia

Excerpt taken from C.Costa’s Lost and Found in Florence- dedicated to Noni (Bea Costa) and Cousin Don Costa

Jul 16, 2023

Author in front of family castle in Aosta Valley

Jul 16, 2023

Catie Costa

The Invisible (Middle-Aged) Woman

She wasn’t quite sure when it happened. She suspected it had crept in somewhere in her late forties and was lurking about- just waiting to…

Mar 18, 2023

The Invisible (Middle-Aged) Woman

Mar 18, 2023

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In Between: The Reality of Being in Your 40's

The text messages were flying back and forth. It was T-minus 24 hours until our long-anticipated girls’ weekend.

May 12, 2019

In Between: The Reality of Being in Your 40's

May 12, 2019

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I’m Glad I Got Pink Eye in Italy.

And other stuff that happened on my latest trip to the Boot

Apr 8, 2019

I’m Glad I Got Pink Eye in Italy.

Apr 8, 2019

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Neurotic City: Why I’m Fine with Being Neurotic.

“Oh the nerves, the nerves; the mysteries of this machine called man! Oh the little that unhinges it, poor creatures that we are!” Charles…

Jan 18, 2019

Neurotic City: Why I’m Fine with Being Neurotic.

Jan 18, 2019

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Why I Continue to “Shush” People: A Teacher’s PTSD

I never thought I’d be that person. Apparently, I am. I shush people. Kids, adults, babies, dogs, the t.v., someone whistling a tune…You…

Jan 11, 2019

Why I Continue to “Shush” People: A Teacher’s PTSD

Jan 11, 2019

Catie Costa

It’s My Birthday and I’ll Celebrate it if I Want to. And I Do.

So, it’s my birthday. Yes, today, January 9, is my birthday. It all started way back in the 70’s. I was supposed to be a New Year’s baby…

Jan 9, 2019

It’s My Birthday and I’ll Celebrate it if I Want to. And I Do.

Jan 9, 2019

Catie Costa

Gifts of Christmas Past

The most beloved (and weird) from my 70's and 80's childhood and what I really want now…

Dec 24, 2018

Gifts of Christmas Past

Dec 24, 2018

Catie Costa

What Not to Say to Teachers

…Unless you want to get cut

Nov 12, 2018

What Not to Say to Teachers

Nov 12, 2018

Catie Costa

Catie Costa

Author, avid traveler, lover of coats, kaftans, and karaoke. Observing life and writing about it. mcathcosta@gmail.com

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