Katie Brown

Writer at Confessions of a Middle-Aged, Married Couple

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Trans athlete makes history with launch in rowing race across the Pacific Ocean

3 weeks ago | kazu.org | Katie Brown

When the clock struck 6 a.m. Friday morning, four teams rowed toward the horizon in a race expected to last more than a month. This year's World's Toughest Row from Monterey Bay to Kauai's Hanalei Bay, in Hawaii, had barely begun and was already historic. One team had Taylan Stulting on board. Stulting is the first out, transgender person to compete in the annual World’s Toughest Row across the Pacific Ocean.
Salinas repeals tenants' rights, Moss Landing lawsuit continues

3 weeks ago | kazu.org | Katie Brown

In today's newscast, the Salinas City Council repealed four ordinances related to tenants' rights that went into effect in January. And, a lawyer wants to move a lawsuit against Pacific Gas &Electric, Vistra Energy and construction and chemical companies over the Moss Landing fire back to state court from the federal court. KAZU News Monterey Bay TodayMoss LandingSalinasKAZU NewsLocal News
Summer Favorites 2025

3 weeks ago | marriageconfessions.substack.com | Katie Brown

We are summering hard here in Florida right now. It’s humid and sunny and it rains everyday at 4pm. ‘Tis the season! I thought I’d share some of my summer favorites today to help get you in the summer mood, too. Here we go… White nails. I am about three years behind on this trend. I had my nails done in white this weekend for the first time ever and I love it! I look so tan! Instant summer on my hands! This super cute summer purse from Amazon.
Sweet 16 for Our Bean!

3 weeks ago | marriageconfessions.substack.com | Katie Brown

Bean turned 16 today. Such a milestone birthday. Such an easy person to celebrate!When Bean was little, I used to say to him, “Who are you?” and then he would respond, “Mommy’s WHOOOOOOLE world!” Super big and proud. When Gracie learned to talk, I would say to her, “Who are you?” and she should say, “Mommy’s SUNSHINE!” It’s amazing watching your kids grow up. They continue to be my whole world and the sunshine in my life.
A Summer Abroad

1 month ago | marriageconfessions.substack.com | Katie Brown

Today was a big day for several reasons. Gracie graduated from middle school. She is headed to high school in the fall, and I am inconsolable. And also completely over the moon excited for her. And also devastated. And also so damn proud of her I could just squeezeherleetlecheeks. Michael went to the dentist by himself. Due to questionable scheduling by his irresponsible parents, neither Chris or I could take him to his dentist appointment today.
Your Shirt is Purple

1 month ago | marriageconfessions.substack.com | Katie Brown

On Friday, I was so excited to go to work. My entire team took the day off so that they could extend their three-day weekend to a four-day weekend, which meant I had hardly anything on my calendar. And since I’d been sick most of the week, I had a lot of tasks that had piled up. I was ready to put my headphones on, blare tunes from my new Spotify playlist called Rose All Day, and get some stuff D.O.N.E. Unfortunately, halfway to work, my gas tank hit empty.
Free Range Children

1 month ago | marriageconfessions.substack.com | Katie Brown

Tonight after dinner, Chris and I went to Home Goods to noodle around. How very grown up of us. It was a school night, after all. At least, I think it’s still a school night? Who knows anymore. School ends soon, I know that. It’s that lawless time of the school year when testing has finished, grades have been submitted, and laptops have been turned in. And yet, school is still happening. God bless teachers right now.
What is the Point of Tuesdays?

1 month ago | marriageconfessions.substack.com | Katie Brown

I love Sundays. Sundays are for lazy household chores in our house. Laundry fills the house with the smell of fabric softener, the dishwasher whirls all day long because we seem to have an endless supply of dishes in my house, and we vacuum around sleeping dogs. Add in a late afternoon dip in the pool, an everything shower with fresh shaved legs, and clean, crisp sheets on the beds and it’s impossible to have Sunday scaries. Mondays are maybe my favorite day of the week. Which is weird, I know.
Monterey Bay broadband summit prompts discussion on digital equity amid federal funding freeze

1 month ago | kazu.org | Katie Brown

In today's newscast, federal funds to support broadband services continue to dwindle. And, an update on an attack at a fertility clinic in Southern California. KAZU News Monterey Bay TodayLocal NewstechnologyPolitics
Saturday in the Park

1 month ago | marriageconfessions.substack.com | Katie Brown

Last weekend, Chris and I got up and going early on Saturday to support student performers from his theater at a park downtown. The performances are part of a series of theater for young audiences (that’s the industry Chris works in) that brings performances to downtown Orlando. We’ve been to the past few of them in the past month or so, and they are all so adorable. Students perform in the big, giant shell in Lake Eola Park, which is an icon landmark in Orlando.