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The Glimpse … and Awards

by Kay | May 18, 2015 | ... on life, Laughter, Uncategorized

With five kids, not only have the last few weeks been filled with projects, exams, plans, costumes, banquets and like … but award ceremonies. So far, I’ve attended 2 banquets and 3 ceremonies with 2 more to go. At one of the award celebrations, a gal I...

May Madness – Tournament Bracket

by Kay | May 13, 2015 | Laughter

Despite my letter a couple weeks ago politely asking May to take a small break this year, the month has come on with its usual vigor. So rather than sink into the stress, why not have a little fun. Welcome to the 1st Annual May Madness Office Pool … or since we...

A Letter to May

by Kay | Apr 30, 2015 | becuase if you don't laugh, you just might cry, Laughter

Dear May, Hi. How are you? I see you. It’s still April; but dearest May … could you please go away. I don’t mean to be rude. And I’m not actually saying disappear. I’m just asking you to dial down the stress level that comes when you enter the picture. Is that...

Regular… a highlight-REAL

by Kay | Feb 4, 2015 | Laughter

Forget about a Facebook highlight reel. You know, how they (whoever “they” might be) say that social media shows the pristine good. Because, who’s going post a picture of a college reject letter rather than the happy photo of your top pic school’s acceptance...

The Perils of Cheating

by Kay | Jan 16, 2015 | Laughter

Frustrated with my phone, I might have marched into the Apple Store yesterday. My phone has one of the recall batteries. All I really need to do is make an appointment and have the battery replace – for free – since it’s recalled. But, for whatever reason, I just...

Missionary Dresser … not for the faint of heart

by Kay | Aug 22, 2014 | becuase if you don't laugh, you just might cry, Laughter

For those who might not know, Jon grew up on the mission field. His parents lived on a tributary of the Amazon River with an indigenous tribe called the Ese Ejas. They became family to each other. So much so, Jon’s oldest sister and her family still live in Bolivia....