PinnedCatie Costa5.0 Me on the Richter Scale of LifeIt’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…·4 min read·Jan 3, 2021----
Catie CostaLa FamigliaExcerpt taken from C.Costa’s Lost and Found in Florence- dedicated to Noni (Bea Costa) and Cousin Don Costa·6 min read·Jul 16, 2023----
Catie CostaThe Invisible (Middle-Aged) WomanShe 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…·3 min read·Mar 18, 2023----
Catie CostaIn Between: The Reality of Being in Your 40'sThe text messages were flying back and forth. It was T-minus 24 hours until our long-anticipated girls’ weekend.·4 min read·May 12, 2019----
Catie CostaI’m Glad I Got Pink Eye in Italy.And other stuff that happened on my latest trip to the Boot·9 min read·Apr 8, 2019----
Catie CostaNeurotic 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…·4 min read·Jan 18, 2019----
Catie CostaWhy I Continue to “Shush” People: A Teacher’s PTSDI 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…·5 min read·Jan 11, 2019----
Catie CostaIt’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…·4 min read·Jan 9, 2019----
Catie CostaGifts of Christmas PastThe most beloved (and weird) from my 70's and 80's childhood and what I really want now…·7 min read·Dec 24, 2018----
