Author: KellyQAnderson

• Sadness+ Stillness in NYC

  I love you, New York. I love what you were, what you are, and what you will be. -KQA

  KellyQAnderson

  September 11, 2020

  Quotes

  9/11, in remembrance, nyc, September 11th

• Trickling Thoughts

  Nothing is absolute. Everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves, everything flies and goes away. Frida Kahlo

  KellyQAnderson

  September 8, 2020

  Quotes

  frida kahlo, Quotes, thoughts

• 5 Good Things

  Please enjoy this gratuitous photo of snuggly dog + snuggly teddy bear. It’s the end of July. HOW? Really? Yes. Really. It just keeps going. Here are five good things that might change your mood from ‘meh’ to ‘hmm.’ 1. This Kale, Sausage, & White Bean recipe via Cup of Jo. My family loves it […]

  KellyQAnderson

  July 28, 2020

  Entertainment, Lifestyle, Reading, Uncategorized

  amreading, book recs, boston terrier, chicago writer, folklore, kiley reid, midwest writer, Taylor swift, teddy bear, tennis, the babysitters club, unsolved mysteries

• Into the Motherhood

  KellyQAnderson

  May 10, 2020

  Chicago, Lifestyle, Love, Parenting

  Chicago, Chicago north shore, chicago writer, family, family photo, glencoe, happy mothers day, mama, midwest living, midwest writer, mom, motherhood, mothers day, north shore, photo

• The New Normal: #MaskingForAFriend

  Wow, masks are uncomfortable. The first time I put one on, I had to resist the urge to rip it off my face. It was stifling, itchy, and awkward. Is it possible for a nose to sweat?! All of this and yet I only wore it for a brief few minutes, to pick up a […]

  KellyQAnderson

  May 7, 2020

  Chicago, Health, Parenting

  amwriting, Chicago, Chicago north shore, chicago suburbs, chicago writer, glencoe, guildhall, Health, mask, mask tips, maskingforafriend, Midwest, midwest writer, northshore, pandemic, shop local, tips and tricks

• City Girl Confessions: The Last Column

  Note: 22nd Century Media ceased publication as of April 2020. At the time, my column was submitted but never made it to publication. I share it with you today as the last in my City Girl Confessions series.  I’ve had the honor of being your local columnist for six years. Every day, I’ve woken up […]

  KellyQAnderson

  April 10, 2020

  Chicago, Columns, Uncategorized, Writer Life

  amwriting, Chicago, Chicago north shore, chicago suburbs, chicago writer, city girl, city girl confessions, Columns, coronavirus, glencoe, midwest living, midwest writer, milestones, newspaper column, north shore, storytelling

• Breathing Space: Cherry Blossoms

    In the midst of all of this chaos, birds are still singing, flowers are still opening up, and the sun keeps faithfully rising.

  KellyQAnderson

  April 10, 2020

  Chicago, Lifestyle, Love, Parenting, Uncategorized

  bloom, blossoms, breathing space, cherry blossoms, Chicago, chicago writer, floral, flowers, Midwest, midwest writer, nature, spring

• Staying Home: 11 Things We’re Doing

  Feeling anxious? Me too. These are wild times. Hang in there, I’m here for you. Also, here are 11 things we are doing to keep our sanity: 1. Lunch Doodles with famed children’s book author/illustrator Mo Willems. 2. Cincinnati Zoo’s Home Safari at 2pm CST. Yesterday we learned about porcupines. 3. Highlights Grade Level Workbooks. […]

  KellyQAnderson

  March 18, 2020

  Entertainment, Parenting, Uncategorized

  baking, blessing, books, Chicago, chicago writer, chores, gratitude, highlights, home alone, homeschool, humor, irish, Kids, learn from hom, Midwest, midwest writer, Parenting, songs, wfh, work from home

• A Throwback: The 80s, E.T. & Virtual Rides

  Last night we revived an old classic…a movie that harkens back to the very best of an 80s childhood. E.T. Glorious!

  KellyQAnderson

  March 15, 2020

  Entertainment, Lifestyle, Parenting

  bicycle, candy, e.t., extra terrestrial, family fun, family movie, kid movies, moon, movie, movie night, movie review, Reeses pieces, ride, theme park, universal studios, youtube

• City Girl Confessions: Hello Neighbor

  My street has been lined with moving trucks. Our neighbors (that we loved) have moved out. New neighbors (that we hope to love) have moved in.

  KellyQAnderson

  February 27, 2020

  Columns, Lifestyle

  Chicago, Chicago north shore, chicago writer, city girl, city girl confessions, column, columnist, france, french, glencoe, hello neighbor, Midwest, midwest writer, neighbor, neighborhood, newspaper column, north shore, welcome