Author: <span>Kay</span>

More Inspiration From the Headlines

by Kay | May 8, 2013 | kids & work, Purposeful Parenting

As May begins to make us crazy like December so often does, here’s a little inspiration from the headlines to remind us that we have plenty of able (not saying eager) bodies around to pitch in. Plus it will be good for them. And might offer incentive for all of...

Forgetfulness, Forced Flexibility & Lots of Love

by Kay | May 6, 2013 | Laughter, Purposeful Parenting

I seem to always be reminding myself that things tend to work out. I know there’s a college for everyone. I know life goes on even if a certain kid has been excluded from a team, a party, an event, a carpool, etc. I know we’ll be okay even if the kids have completely...

Table Talk: Everybody? Not on My Watch… by Margie Sims

by Kay | May 2, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

Today’s Table Talk is by our friend Margie Sims. Margie doesn’t know it, but I think about her wise words often. She encouraged me when we first met (okay, so we first spoke during an interview) with a keep on keepin’ on dose of inspiration from one...

Beautiful

by Kay | Apr 29, 2013 | ... on life, ...on faith, ...on family, ...on hope

On Wednesday last week, I called my mom to let her know I was running a tiny bit late. I instantly knew by her pause that something had happened. She forced words through a tight throat of stifled sobs, “Lucia didn’t wake up this morning.” Sweet Lucia. One of...

I’ll Take Some of That Lemonade

by Kay | Apr 25, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

Today’s Table Talk is by our wonderful friend Kathleen Fischer. She always has something up her sleeve to inspire and direct us as we navigate the often interesting road of parenting tween/teens. She references Dr Seligman who coined the phrase “learned...