Christina A. Koch
Editorial Director at Retrofit Magazine
Editorial Director at Retrofit Home Magazine
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2 months ago |
retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch
In a world where so many outside forces drive people apart, sports has a way of bringing us together. For example, when I moved to Chicago from Iowa in my early 20s, my new co-workers immediately asked whether I was a Cubs fan or Sox fan. I was not a baseball fan and hadn’t even considered following the sport.
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Sep 16, 2024 |
retrofithomemagazine.com | Christina A. Koch
I’ve decided my 6-year-old has the makings of a maximalist. As Interior Designer Ryan Austin Hagood defines it, the maximalist design philosophy is guided by the belief that “more is more, not less”. This describes my daughter Clare very well. When we moved into our ranch-style home last Summer, Clare wanted her bedroom on the main floor—near my husband’s and my bedroom.
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Sep 16, 2024 |
retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch
Now as the parent of a 6-year-old, I have come to realize back-to-school time is as import- ant to parents as it is to our kids. And not just because it means more structure for the entire family. I think there’s an excitement surrounding how much our kiddos will learn and evolve in the coming year, as well as the friendships they will make that could last a lifetime. As I write this column, it is the final week before my daughter Clare begins first grade.
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Jul 15, 2024 |
retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch
I had a sobering Google Meet recently. During the conversation, I felt a little like Rip Van Winkle, the man from Washington Irving’s 1819 short story, who awakes to a very different world after sleeping for 20 years. I wouldn’t say I’ve exactly been asleep these past 24 years while writing and editing for trade publications.
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May 20, 2024 |
retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch
Thinking back throughout my life, the times I accomplished the most or believed I was most successful were times I was part of a great team. I didn’t want to be the cog in the wheel that failed everyone, so I’d work harder, longer, smarter to ensure my entire team was productive. For example, I loved volleyball in high school, but I wouldn’t say I was a great volleyball player until I got to college and found the team that built up my confidence.
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