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Life is a mix

of beautiful and brutal.


Some moments bring us to our knees;

others lift us into the open sky.

Of Ash & Honey

is where those truths are held—
and where the focus turns toward what’s next.

The Honey

Hi friend,

 

I’m Katherine — a writer, leader, and storyteller from Ketchikan, Alaska.

 

I’ve lived through loss, rebuilding, and renewal.  I’ve learned that transformation isn’t a single moment — it’s a lifelong practice.

 

This space is where I share the lessons, poetry, and reflections that emerged from that journey.

 

It’s not about what happened — it’s about what we create from it, and who we become in the process.

 

Welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m glad you’re here

With Love ~ Katherine

“To be human is to carry light and shadow,

love and fear, and still choose to create

who we want to be.”

This is where the story unfolds.

Not in a straight line, but in fragments, in fires, in healing, and hope. 

The Fire — Aftermath of grief and exploded love.

The Fog — Numbness, confusion​, grief

The Creation — Rebuilding from the inside out. ​

Homecoming — Returning to the woman I have always been. 

Legacy — Carrying forward what matters​

The Next Chapter — Living, loving, dreaming— excited for what is next.

Tools + Truths — insights for the journey

Or Simply

Each piece stands alone. You don’t have to read in order—just begin where your heart lands.

Disclaimer: Of Ash & Honey is a personal creative space. The views and stories shared here are mine alone and do not represent the official position, opinions, or policies of any board or organization with which I am affiliated.

"Strength isn't found in certainty,

but in the way we move through chaos and still rise."

Katherine Tatsuda

Memior | Alchemy | Human

Based in Ketchikan, Alaska

Disclaimer: Of Ash & Honey is a personal creative space. It is a collection of personal reflections, poetry, and life lessons. The views and stories shared here are mine alone and do not represent the official position, opinions, or policies of any board or organization with which I am affiliated.

© 2026 Katherine Tatsuda | All Rights Reserved 

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