Welcome to the blog, Kathleen!! I am excited about this face-off! So fun 🙂
So, I know that you guys have heard of this fabulous lady! She’s only authored like 30+ books…
Kathleen started writing in 2000, and published her first short story a year later. Since then she has authored several short stories, novellas, novels, and have done a lot of freelance non-fiction work. She’s also worked as an editor. Kathleen has a Masters degree in Special Education, emphasis on teaching the blind and visually impaired, and a Bachelors in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.
Check out some of her great reads here:
Let’s do this!!
The rules are simple. I ask Kathleen some random questions. She replies and then I give my answers. Each winning answer is worth one point and I get to decide whose answer is better.
It’s my blog.
Here we go!
1. Favorite Season has to be FOOTBALL SEASON! So, what team? Ever been to a game?
Kathleen – Football season is definitely my favorite season. I have several teams I root for. NFL: Browns, obviously, since I live near Cleveland. I also like Green Bay. We used to be Browns season ticket holders, so I’ve seen a lot of pro games. College: Arkansas Razorbacks (because I’m from AR), Bowling Green State Falcons (because my daughter goes to BGSU), and Ohio State (because, hello, Ohio State).
Charity – No way! Why does that sentence say, “Used to be”??? Oh man!! We love football…well, my kids and I do. My hubby could take it or leave it.
— Tie
Charity 1 / Kathleen 1
2. What would be the hardest part of living an Amish lifestyle?
Kathleen – My answer changes all the time with this question, but I think the hardest would be not having air conditioning. Yes, I’m a wimp.
Charity – I’m sorry. Did you say that I can’t have my Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV?
— tie
Charity 2 / Kathleen2
3. Is there a good Amish movie you can recommend?
Kathleen – I don’t watch Amish movies.
Charity – Uh….me either. haha 🙂
— TIE AGAIN
Charity 3 / Kathleen 3
4. What is the coolest natural thing you have ever seen? (Natural Bridge, Blood Moon, Eclipse, Thunderstorm, etc)
Kathleen – Blanchard Springs Caverns in Arkansas. Absolutely gorgeous. I’d love to visit again.
Charity – So cool!!!! Wow! My son and I went out and did some Blood Moon gazing. haha. It was a lot of fun!! We sat out there and stared up at the beautiful sky right by the water. It was really neat!
— I have to give that one to Kathleen.
Charity 3 / Kathleen 4
5. Best concert you’ve been to?
Kathleen – Monsters of Rock back in 1984. Yep, I’m that old. Sting comes in a close second.
Charity – Check you out!!!! You are a rock and roll queen!!!!! I can’t even compete with that.
And you aren’t old!! haha 🙂 I was also born in the 70’s. woot!
— Definitely Kathleen!
Charity 3 / Kathleen 5
6. Favorite song when you were a teenager? Fess up to those boy band crushes!!
Kathleen – “Save A Prayer” by Duran Duran has to be my favorite. I still have it on my playlist. I crushed hard on John Taylor back in the day. This song stands the test of time though, in my opinion.
Charity – haha. That video and song scared me!!! Mine is pretty scare too…
— Yeah. Frightening.
Charity 4 / Kathleen 6
7. When did you last paint your toenails?
Kathleen – Last week–dark purple!
Charity – Awesome!! Mine are just a couple days in and they are a bright, cherry red!
— Tie!
Charity 5 / Kathleen 7
8. How do you strive to bring God the most glory in your life?
Kathleen – Through daily living (I hope!). Also through my relationships with my family and friends, and through my writing. I give God all the glory. 🙂
Charity – Beautiful
— God wins!
Charity 5 / Kathleen 7
9. Do you enjoy flying?
Kathleen – Not as much as I used to. But I love to travel, and flying gets you there fast.
Charity – I love it. It’s so fun to fly by myself and I really enjoy sitting in the airport too.
— Tie
Charity 6 / Kathleen 8
10. What chore do you dread above all else?
Kathleen – Housework. Yep, all of it.
Charity – haha. I don’t mind it. I don’t like taking the trash out though. Lucky for me, I have 3 sons… So, there’s that. I never have to do it.
— tie again!
Final:
Charity 7 / Kathleen 9
Kathleen’s Questions:
1) Dogs or cats?
Kathleen – both–we have two dogs and one cat
Charity – neither!!!!!!!!!!
2) Cake or pie?
Kathleen – Cake, cake, cake!
Charity – PIE PIE PIE! 🙂
3) Coffee or tea?
Kathleen – Coffee, all day long. Or at least all morning long.
Charity – Too funny!! I definitely choose tea!!
4) Peanut butter or jelly?
Kathleen – Peanut butter (but it’s better with jelly)
Charity – Definitely Peanut Butter! YUMMMMM
5) Print books or electronic?
Kathleen – Electronic, because I can carry them with me easily. I hate being without a book to read.
Charity – Hmm..I like both equally. I really like to have some of each.
6) Winter, summer, spring, or fall?
Kathleen – Fall–I love it!
Charity – Fall! Everything about it!!
7) Pumpkin spice, yay or nay?
Kathleen – Nay. Not a fan of it anymore. I’m pumpkin spiced out.
Charity – Oh, yes!! I love pumpkin everything. I make Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls and Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. YUM!!!
Thank you, Kathleen! So fun ❤
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