Chapter 8 and 9 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ — If you haven’t already read chapters 7 yet, here is the link to chapters 7. The Golden Key Chapter 7 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’catherine-academia.medium.com After Allison entered the house, we headed to my room. I explained to her that Caleb was just some guy I met when she abandoned me at the dance floor. …

Devaluation of Imperfections — He looked at the face and pointed at that line that ran vertically. “I don’t know,” he said. He then pointed out other areas of imperfection. I can see them, and I agreed. We put perfection on a pedestal, and our automatic reaction is to frown upon any imperfection such…

Chapter 7 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ — If you haven’t already read chapters 5 and 6 yet, here is the link to chapters 5 and 6. The Guy with Black Sunglasses and Jacket Chapter 5 and 6 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’catherine-academia.medium.com I woke up feeling the sun’s heat.Why is it so hot? I then realized that the heat was partially due to me wearing a jacket, Caleb’s black jacket, so I took…

What Defines Worth? — Yesterday my mom asked me why one violin cost more than the other when they essentially all look the same. Aside from the brand name, I can think of 2 things off of my head such as expensive strings and bridge that can bring the price of a violin up. Sometimes Brand Name Matters There’s Value in Brand Recognitioncatherine-academia.medium.com …

Chapter 5 and 6 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ — If you haven’t already read chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 yet, here are the links to chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4. Chapter 1 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ I self-published The Mystery of the Blue Book in April 2014. I can’t believe it has been 8 years! I’m releasing chapter…catherine-academia.medium.com Chapter 2 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ Thank you for joining me for Fiction Friday!catherine-academia.medium.com

There’s Value in Brand Recognition — For schools, there is a prestige attached to the brand name schools. For food, the brand name version, though pricier, is established and trusted for taste and quality. For material goods, the brand name is established and valued more. It’s easier to sell, and you get a higher payout. I…

Chapter 4 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ — If you haven’t already read chapters 1, 2, and 3 yet, here are the links to chapters 1, 2, and 3. Chapter 1 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ I self-published The Mystery of the Blue Book in April 2014. I can’t believe it has been 8 years! I’m releasing chapter…catherine-academia.medium.com Chapter 2 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ Thank you for joining me for Fiction Friday!catherine-academia.medium.com

An Opinion Piece From a Woman’s Perspective — Last week as I was making my way into the grocery store, I overheard a man probably in his 50's outside the grocery store asking another man, who was accompanied by a woman, “how old are you?” I don’t know what they were talking about that led to that question…

Chapter 3 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ — Stay until the end to learn what inspired this chapter. If you haven’t already read chapters 1 and 2 yet, here are the links to chapters 1 and 2. Chapter 1 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ I self-published The Mystery of the Blue Book in April 2014. I can’t believe it has been 8 years! I’m releasing chapter…catherine-academia.medium.com Chapter 2 of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Book’ Thank you for joining me for Fiction Friday!catherine-academia.medium.com