Katharine L. Sparrow
Katharine L. Sparrow has lived most of her life in New England, and briefly in Germany and Spain in the 1980's. She holds an AA degree with a Sociology focus, a BA in Spanish and Education, and an MSW from Boston College. Katharine has worked in the health care field as a health aide and PCA while an undergraduate. She has studied linguistics at Harvard University, speaks several languages and has taught both German and Spanish. Since earning her MSW in 1996, she has worked in the mental health field. She has three children, now nearly all grown, and will soon be an "empty nester"! Katharine has enjoyed creative writing since childhood, and in recent years has focused on writing poetry in both modern and traditional forms. She has published two books of poetry, and has one of poetry for children in the works. Katharine has many hobbies and interests to write about, as well as current issues, opinion, and mental health topics.
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What Calls the Flowers?A villanelle poem for spring. A villanelle is a nineteen line form poem with repeating lines.
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MayA poem for the month of May. From the author's "Months of the Year" series of poems.
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5 Great Ways to Enjoy SpringSpring has arrived in the northern hemisphere. Don't let it pass by without taking some time to enjoy the fresh air and spring sunshine. Here are five ways to enjoy the spring.
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AprilApril's poem from the author's "Months of the Year" series of poems.
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Health Care in the United States: Problems and Solutions Part IIShould health care be the right of every citizen? No, rights are not about things that you get. There are other ways to insure needed coverage for the people.
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Health Care in the United States: Problems and Solutions Part IObama care must be repealed, or health care in America will suffer.Already we are beginning to see health care costs rising, and more threats to health care are on the horizon.
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Christmas Shopping - Get a Head Start and SaveIt is not too early to start your holiday shopping! Follow these guidelines and save money while eliminating holiday stress.
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OctoberOctober's poem from the author's "Months of the Year" series of poems. -
Make a Smooth and Delicious "Easy Cheesy Pie"A great cheese pie recipe for something quick to whip up for the holidays or any time of year! Very easy and quick to make, and always popular. Everyone will ask for your recipe!
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5 Tips for Learning a Foreign LanguageNeed some help succeeding in your foreign language program? These 5 strategies will boost your language learning power and get you on the road to fluency. -
3 Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Get Them RightPeople notice grammar mistakes! Improve the impression that you make with your writing by understanding these three points of grammar. -
Haiku: The Myth of 5-7-5A haiku is a three line poem, using 5, 7 and 5 syllables, right? Wrong! Discover the true nature of haiku and how you can write in this beautiful form. -
Top Ten Reasons Why Baseball is Better Than FootballWhy baseball is a WAY better sport than football! See if you agree with these top ten reasons! -
The Great Clothing Change-Over5 easy steps for making the change from summer to fall wardrobes in your closet -
Madeline MooreMadeline is four! What's a good bed time for Madeline?
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SeptemberSeptember's poem from the author's "Months of the Year" series of poems -
Reflections on 9-11Thoughts on answers to the question: why did they do it? And how is it that we persevere? -
Cranberries for Health and FlavorRuby-red cranberries are both extremely good for you and a marvelous berry for cooking and baking. Learn about its health benefits and try my "secret" cranberry recipe!
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Egg CupsIf you want to collect something that is attractive to display, and is unusual and fun, then egg cups may be for you! Read on to learn about egg cups and starting a collection of your own.
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Discover World MusicIf you have never explored this genre, or you'd just like some ideas for artists to try, here are some suggestions to sample.
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Want to Learn a New Language? Tips for Choosing and Learning a Foreign TongueWhether looking to learn a new language to advance a career or just for your own enjoyment, here are some tips to choosing and learning a foreign tongue.
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Indian SummerA poetic good-bye to summer.
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The VoyeurHave you ever been photographed by a stranger? This is a sensual story of such an event.
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Adventures in Paper Crafting - Try Making Decos!Learn about making decos, a paper craft that is ideal for novice as well as experienced paper crafters, with a twist! This craft is meant to be shared!
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Back to School! Are Your Children Off to Their Best Start?Follow these guidelines to insure a positive start to your child's school year.
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MelancholyA poem for fall
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Summer DreamsA rispetto poem reflecting the fleeting nature of a summer's day.
