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Nancy Katz has a degree in creative writing and is the author of the book, "Notes from the Beach." She has written the column Around Town for the Cape Gazette for twenty years. Her style is satirical and deals with all aspects of living in a resort area on Delmarva.
Recent Posts by Nancy Katz
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The latest trend in weddings? Not having one
By Nancy Katz - May 22There is a lot of different etiology for experiencing backaches this time of year: cleaning out the garage, bending over to put in those plantings ...
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Mothers are always the rock we depend upon
By Nancy Katz - May 11We are a nation that loves to celebrate; we are a country beholden to a calendar filled with holidays. Some of those earmarked days are more ...
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Never wear anything with elastic near your kids
By Nancy Katz - May 08It’s hard to believe you have to dress in any particular fashion just for a routine visit with your adult children. Oh, sure, if it’s a special ...
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Old Mother's Day traditions give way to new ones
By Nancy Katz - May 01One of our great traditional holidays is a cornerstone of the month of May; it looms on the horizon of the calendar and is called Mother’s Day. If ...
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Surprise! Class reunions can actually be fun
By Nancy Katz - Apr 24We could call it a rite of passage. Definitely it’s an end of the spring, beginning of the summer classic. We are talking about the dreaded class ...
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Graduation differs from undergrad to graduate
By Nancy Katz - Apr 17At this time of year, a great many parents and relatives are preparing for that graduation date in May or June. Whether it’s grade school, high ...
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All grandparents worry about getting back in saddle
By Nancy Katz - Apr 10The old songs of the Wild West had a ring of truth and wisdom to them. They often were filled with images of cowboys back in the saddle, as they ...
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New Jersey ponders new world of self-service gas
By Nancy Katz - Apr 03It seems that everyone is talking about gas prices these days. Well, at least if you are running for public office, it better be at the top of ...
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Graduates have inability to focus on big picture
By Nancy Katz - Mar 27From all that I’ve read and from my own personal experience, I’d say this year’s college graduates may have trouble seeing the forest through the ...
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Decorating the house - the fantasy never stops
By Nancy Katz - Mar 20There is a column out there that is causing a stir; it’s written by Liz O’Donnell, who is a blogger for the Huffington Post. I have no idea what a ...
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If it is March, then it's garage-cleaning time
By Nancy Katz - Mar 06As we begin to look forward to warm days ahead, the month of March may stand to remind us of our American duty. That duty is to throw out anything ...
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Tiny foe strikes fear into the hearts of many
By Nancy Katz - Feb 28I’ve met my nemesis. This is my Achilles heel, my Waterloo. It was bound to happen, as so many things do, when life is sailing along great. It’s ...
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Drawstring pajamas are now the height of fashion
By Nancy Katz - Feb 21We have to talk about fashion. Certainly not my fashion; that ship has sailed. Now wait … it is an important observation that I would like to put ...
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Be cautious trying on power yoga pants
By Nancy Katz - Feb 14Have you noticed that a lot of people have been telling you how great you look this year? That’s because you have reached a certain age and they ...
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Let's leave the romance to the paperback books
By Nancy Katz - Feb 07Okay ladies, it’s time to put down that romantic novel. You know the one where there is a handsome pirate displayed on the front cover, with his ...
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Watch your back around those with Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Nancy Katz - Jan 31The other day, I heard an old traditional cowboy song on the radio, “Home on the Range.” For those of you who don’t know the lyrics, the song ...
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The sport of football is a mystery to most women
By Nancy Katz - Jan 24The Super Bowl is coming up quickly. I like to think of it as the biggest nonevent in a woman’s life. It pales in comparison to a 50 percent off ...
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Political ads already sending listeners running for relief
By Nancy Katz - Jan 17Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water, another political year rolls in like some rogue wave smashing against the shoreline. We ...
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Some financial methods are still in the dark ages
By Nancy Katz - Jan 10Finance has never been my strong suit. In fact, my idea of high finance is remembering my ATM personal identification number. Heck, I not only am ...
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Raise your glass and drink a cup of kindness
By Nancy Katz - Dec 31When you reflect on celebrating the new year, the first thing that comes to mind is the how and why of relationships. Well, that and googling ...
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A symphony of Mother Nature's winter bounty
By Nancy Katz - Dec 24It’s quiet now. There is a pause right before a major holiday, especially one that we prepare for so far in advance. Like a flower at its peak ...
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Holiday season stirs annual feelings of fear and panic
By Nancy Katz - Dec 20Fear and panic. These emotions can mar the holiday season, much like peeking in the oven at a soufflé and watching it deflate before your eyes. ...
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High-tech gifts strike fear into the hearts of many
By Nancy Katz - Dec 06He’s making a list and checking it twice. We all know that refrain from “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” No, I didn’t participate in Black Friday; ...
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Holiday morning-afters spell relief for weary hosts
By Nancy Katz - Nov 29Did you ever feel like that movie, “The Morning After?” It’s not exactly a science fiction flick, but it may as well be if you look in the mirror ...
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In search of the perfect bird at Thanksgiving
By Nancy Katz - Nov 22Thanksgiving - we all acknowledge this is a day to give thanks for all our bountiful gifts, some more bountiful than others. But let’s be honest. ...
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Veterans Day: United and proud to be Americans
By Nancy Katz - Nov 11I’ve never been in the military service. I’ve never known the bravery of being in combat. Others have done this for me and they have done this for ...
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It's time to purge that closet
By Nancy Katz - Nov 08Did you ever notice that your behavior changes as you age? Well, we kind of expect that as you mature. But this has nothing to do with maturity. ...
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It's the season for allergy attacks to take you down
By Nancy Katz - Nov 01The experts tell us that this has been and will continue to be one of the most difficult seasons for people suffering from allergies. By ...
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A giant pumpkin can be a thing of beauty
By Nancy Katz - Oct 25Hey, now is the time to take that wonderful fall trip to see the foliage. Well, not for me - I can’t even spell the word, let alone say it ...
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Think pink for breast cancer awareness month
By Nancy Katz - Oct 18Every once in awhile, someone leaves a footprint that should be filled. You know when you were kids, you would find one in the sand or the snow. ...
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Learning about football requires all the right stuff
By Nancy Katz - Oct 11Are you ready for some football? That phrase is about the extent of my knowledge of the game. Well, maybe the other one, which I hear a lot of ...
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Reflections on a toddler granddaughter's playtime
By Nancy Katz - Oct 04There are so many wonderful images of a toddler grandchild today that you can enjoy. For one, it’s great that none of those images involve ...
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The sound of victory and the agony of defeat
By Nancy Katz - Sep 27Now that the weather has turned slightly cool, something emerges that can strike fear in the hearts of millions of American women, and right in ...
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Would anyone buy something called a stupidphone?
By Nancy Katz - Sep 20We’ve all had those embarrassing moments. Heck, even the Queen of England has her share. It’s not uncommon to be caught laughing with a mouth full ...
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Take a moment to reflect on victims of Sept. 11
By Nancy Katz - Sep 11It’s been 10 years. Hard to believe. Ask anyone today what that means and they will know you are talking about 9/11. It seems like yesterday ...
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Honor America's working folks on Labor Day
By Nancy Katz - Sep 04Labor Day weekend is a special time around here and other parts of the country that entertain summer visitors. It can mean that last seasonal ...
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Women's fashion now enters the Twilight Zone
By Nancy Katz - Aug 30Last week I looked at the broken piece of tile on my kitchen floor and came to the only logical conclusion…that I really hate my clothes. I mean, ...
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Enjoy the silence of the empty nest while you can
By Nancy Katz - Aug 23Back to school time. A great many parents are starting to get ready for the event that is just around the corner. It is sure to bring a lot of ...
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Dogs greet humans with unconditional love
By Nancy Katz - Aug 16I have to tell you I am a huge dog person; no matter what kind of dog, I’m a fan. And right now you see them all over the resort area, also on ...
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The women in my family employ the big toe rule
By Nancy Katz - Aug 08Who living in this resort area doesn’t love the month of August? Finally, we see a light at the end of the tourist tunnel. We love the tourists ...
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Summer should always come with a warning label
By Nancy Katz - Aug 02Last week, with the temperatures soaring into the triple digits, most of us experienced the reversal of what is known as “cabin fever.” Yes, there ...
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Summer affords chance for outdoor fundraisers
By Nancy Katz - Jul 20As an eight-year breast cancer survivor, I am happy to see that many people are keeping their special causes, such as breast cancer, close to ...
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They're back: The house guests from hell
By Nancy Katz - Jul 13Judging by the traffic, it seems like a lot of folks had company over the Fourth of July weekend. And we love our visitors. But it appears as if ...
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Bold and brazen bugs will parade right in front of you
By Nancy Katz - Jul 05Oh, they are out there all right. Things. Things that crawl, slide, creep around, hide in your clothes, especially your underwear, and generally ...
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Riding a big-city bus becomes a true adventure
By Nancy Katz - Jun 29Living in a quiet resort area, sometimes we wish for the life found in major cities. You know what I am talking about - the shopping, the excitemen...
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At one time, romance was considered liberating
By Nancy Katz - Jun 22Even though it’s not officially been designated by the calendar as the summer season, all the signs of a lazy, hazy time are making their faces ...
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Getting the hang of grilling isn’t likely for us
By Nancy Katz - Jun 15My mission was clear on this day. I don’t know why it shouldn’t be; I’ve been doing this same exercise for the last 40 years of summer seasons, at ...
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Summer visitors mean longer lines everywhere
By Nancy Katz - Jun 08Holiday weekend traffic was kind of like the feeling you got when you read Tennyson’s poem, “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” only at least no ...
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It is now the time to break out those white shoes
By Nancy Katz - May 28The fat lady is about to take the mike, and as we all know, it is not over until she sings. That signifies that the Memorial Day weekend is upon ...
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Remember to say thanks on Armed Forces Day
By Nancy Katz - May 21Sometimes it’s those little holidays, with ordinary sounding names, whose true meaning holds the most profound influence over our lives. Saturday...
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Everyone deserves a pass at some time in life
By Nancy Katz - May 19Many people join clubs for many different reasons; some enroll with the intent to help them socialize and meet new people, while others might join ...
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Wedding bells send out love and hope for the future
By Nancy Katz - May 12Yes, it’s that time of year again, when wedding bells will ring out, sending the message of love and hope of a wonderful life for the happy couple ...
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Now is time to enjoy instruments of the symphony
By Nancy Katz - May 05It was one of those days that makes you realize just why you live in this resort area. A number of factors had come together to form the perfect ...
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Because all good things mercifully come to an end
By Nancy Katz - Apr 28It’s usually known as a rite of passage. Prom night for juniors and seniors in high school ranks right up there with what follows later, a midlife ...
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Elections inevitable but they are bitter going down
By Nancy Katz - Apr 21Get ready for Scream 4, and we’re not just talking about the new movie either, although the similarities are startling. Yes, the political arena ...
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Enjoy spring season with a weekend getaway trip
Mar 31This is a good time to take those short two- or three-day trips around the local area, just to get away for a few days before the traffic and ...
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Bring on the hammer, nails and spring repairs
Mar 24The real temptation right about now, with the sun shining brightly, is to shed those sweaters and jackets, race outside the house and start fixing ...
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Get ready to move the clock forward in March
Mar 12Now we can see. Things are clear. This Sunday is the start of daylight-saving time. It begins on the second Sunday in March and lasts through the ...
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Spring break brings home the kids and their laundry
Mar 10We are all looking forward to spring. After this rough winter, pretty much everyone is tired of walking around looking like the cast of the ...
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Sports parenting never ends for some spectators
Feb 25It’s been quite awhile since I was in the stands as a spectator at an organized sports game. I know, why else would I be in the stands anyway? ...
