Life 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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What I’ve Learned in 10 Years as a Mom

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If you’re new(er) to me, I used to have a blog called I Still Hate Pickles. I’ve taken it down*…
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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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Hurricane Harvey Pictures – An Inside Look

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Here are some of our Hurricane Harvey pictures from Katy, TX, a city (and suburb) west of Houston. Rob and…
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Baby Shower Tips to Keep You Stress-Free

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After having approximately one million (okay five) children and attending one billion baby showers, I have a number of baby…
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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!