Category Archives: Columns
Oops, I shaved my head (published november 28, 2008)
For several weeks before I left, my family and I joked around about how England would change me. I made wisecracks about getting off the plane with blue hair, giant tattoos, various facial piercings, a baby … but nothing I … Continue reading
Nothing To Write About Column (Published Nov 2008)
Hi. I’m Catie. Yeah, I’m American. Iowa. No, that’s Idaho. No, it’s right in the middle. You know where the Mississippi River is? No? Oh. Let’s see … yeah, kind of by … no, it’s not by New Orleans. Iowa. … Continue reading
Whitey’s Column (Published Oct 2008)
It finally happened. After almost a month here in England, I finally got homesick. But not for my friends or family, my own bed, the way the QCA smells during the fall, or even the ability to drive places. It … Continue reading
Amsterdamn Column (Published October 18, 2008)
So far, everything in England has been amazing. We’ve traveled a bit, seen the sights, but it wasn’t until last weekend that we decided to finally take the plunge and do some real European exploring. And what an adventure it … Continue reading
My First Column From England
Well… I made it! After months of waiting and planning, I am in England. Hopefully you didn’t miss me too much. England is fantastic, and filled with very nice people. I think. I still haven’t worked out some of the … Continue reading
I Believe In Catie O (published 9/6)
I have an important announcement to make. It is with great humility and respect for this fine country of ours that I happily accept my own personal nomination, for myself, to be President of the United States Of America. We’re … Continue reading
To The Driver of the Red Pickup Truck: (Published August, 2008)
Hi. It’s me. You know, purple running shoes, black shorts, favorite blue tank top? Well, it’s not blue any more, thanks to you. That strawberry milkshake you threw out of the back of your crappy pickup truck really improved the … Continue reading
A Column About College
So after completing my first full week of “real” college, I suppose some of my more regular readers (read: my mom) would like to know how I’m doing. The answer is fantastic. Really! College is all I expected it to … Continue reading
Car Talk (published 4/2007)
So since I was young, I dreamed of the day when I would own my own car. I kept a list of the ideal cars that I would someday own and agonized over paint choices. My world was filled with … Continue reading
