Author: <span>Kay</span>

A Home-Based Attack on the Entitlement Culture

by Kay | Feb 15, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

This is how I feel toward the societal pressure to hover-parent. I meant to post this last week, then Wednesday – and here it’s Friday. But I’m a bit slow since we’ve been hit hard by the flu, bronchitis and basic crud. Thank goodness for great...

Perspective from a Park Bench

by Kay | Feb 11, 2013 | ... on life

“You know when you were that age, I had friends for you over almost every day.” “Really?” asked my teenage daughter as we sat on a park bench watching her younger brother. Poor boy has no friends. Unless their last name is Wyma. Then he has four friends. Four best...

Table Talk: That Football Lady by Margie Sims

by Kay | Feb 6, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

Today’s guest blog is by my new friend Margie Sims. Margie is a rare breed. Not only is she walking the road with us, she has also launched a few of her kids. So she just oozes wisdom. She really encouraged and inspired me last week when we were chatting about a...

Real Friends and Radar Speed Signs

by Kay | Feb 4, 2013 | ...on family, Purposeful Parenting

A few years ago, our city added radar speed signs to the neighborhood streets. These signs might drive some folks crazy, but I love them. They’re so thoughtful to show me my speed. Most of the time I’m on target. (Remember, I have a resident speed officer...

Heard on the Street – Some inspiring, some hilarious :)

by Kay | Feb 1, 2013 | Laughter, Purposeful Parenting

It has been a while since I shared some MOAT street news. So here’s what’s going on around town. Ashley’s conversation with her son: Me: How much homework do you have tonight? Chase: (without missing a beat) Too much to help with dishes & stuff...