My name is Kate Stark, a native of Dallas Texas. Starkitup was a term that originated from a close friend of my brothers. I knew when she looked at me and said lets go Stark it up, we were headed out to spark a joint and drive around Lakewood or “roll the wood”. There was never a plan, or a time constraint; just time with people that made us laugh…it was simple and cathartic.
This page was initially started at the beginning of the pandemic as a way to showcase my many creative sewing projects. I thought sewing would be that new cathartic pass time and bring me peace during the chaos. However, as a Nursing Home Administrator my days were incredibly long and there was simply no room for fun projects. I have struggled with all the emotions I have after an 18 months of constant “fight or flight” mode. I am taking this opportunity to pivot and use Starkitup as a personal blog. Who knows how this will end, but its possible it could be entertaining.