cat watson

Sep 2

Sep 2 Teeth Brushing

In moments of sheer and utter and often time inexplicable sadness, I usually have to force myself to do just one thing. Usually that involves and starts with getting up, moving my body, leaving my bed. This one thing can be: organizing all the shoes in the entryway, or going for a run. It can be taking a shower, because water always helps (what’s that saying about water? Something about tears, rain, and the ocean being life saving? Or maybe the saying is about salt, which would account for the ocean and the tears, but not the rain.)

Apr 7

Apr 7 “Educated" by Tara Westover

Cat Watson

Educated is one of my favorite books. I first read it shortly after its release date in 2018, but it has taken me three years to write about it. I suppose that’s because I’m still thinking about it, and figuring out what it means to me, and why.

It is a devastating story, but written beautifully. It hit a nerve for me in two main ways: first, in its portrayal of women and girls existing within religious communities; and secondly, the use of gaslighting and the author’s experience with truth, reality, and powerful men who lie.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Book reviews: Love Warrior + The Ocean at the End of the Lane + The Dog Stars

Cat Watson

I keep a list on my phone titled "books of 2017" because I like to look at it when I'm feeling bad about myself so I can then remind myself, 'hey, at least you're a good reader.' At the beginning of the year, I had every intention of writing book reviews as I read for the handful of you that might actually care. It's now almost October and I've written two. Here goes…

Mar 9

Mar 9 Book Review: Settle for More

Cat Watson

This book has me torn. On the one hand, I admire Megyn Kelly and her willingness to not apologize for what she says and thinks. She does not feel the need to precede opinions with qualifying statements, which is something I do too often. She is smart. Really smart. Her list of achievements make me feel like I need to go run a marathon while giving birth (to twins, no epidural, full make up on) and writing a novel…

Feb 1

Feb 1 Book Review: First Women

Cat Watson

From Jaqueline Kennedy to Michelle Obama—two of the most fashionable and iconic First Ladies—First Women offers a deeper insight as to what life is like for these women inside the illustrious walls of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Unlikely friendships (and rivalries) emerge, but ultimately these ladies are bound by something deeper than political party or personal grievances and connections—they know…

Hello and welcome! I’m cat. I’m a mother, a woman, a feminist, a reader, and a writer. I am a lover of stories. Thank you for being here, really. not living in brooklyn, ny.