Blog Stories Archives - Kirsten Oliphant

9/11, Lunchtime Politics, and the Right to Mourn

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I wrote this post about September 11 in 2012. Every year I think about this day and while I sometimes…
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One Little Pronoun…

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A throwback! I posted this five years ago on my OTHER (now private) blog, I Still Hate Pickles. Today is…
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An Ode to My Husband in the Hurricane

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[social_warfare]Oddly, in the midst of Hurricane Harvey, I want to WRITE. I guess it’s not so odd, since I’m a…
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Low Carb Diets: What’s the Difference Between Keto, Paleo, and Whole30?

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I wish that my 90s teenage self could see the diet trends of today. SHE WOULD DIE. My diets back…
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My Six Hospital Bag Must Haves

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I still remember being totally unprepared with a hospital bag for my first birth. In my defense, I was working…
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Hey, there! I'm Kirsten, but most people call me Kiki. I'm a mom to five kids, ages under 1 to almost 9.It's a little loud up in here.

I'm writing this blog for YOU. That's right-- you. If you're like me, you might be surrounded by a loud, wild life. It's hard sometimes, finding the joy in the midst of the crazy. That's my goal, but I fail a lot.

I'm a writer with an MFA in Fiction, but these days I run on blogs and coffee. In this space I keep it real about family and make delicious recipes in my messy kitchen. You can also find me at Create If Writing writing about creativity or interviewing writers, bloggers, and creatives. I'm so glad you're here!