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That Word Again… (no, not “whatever”)

by Kay | Oct 11, 2010 | ... on life, ...on family

I know this won’t be the last of it… only because I limp along using it every day. But, I had so many comments (most via email or in person, but there is a “comment” button that welcomes any and all ideas :) about last week’s...

You Know You’re Raising a Hoarder When …

by Kay | Oct 8, 2010 | ...on family

Just for the fun of it … and because the little guy sneaks in under the radar as we deal with our older kid issues, here’s some dirt on Jack … or should I say “Enigma” because he really is a joy almost 100% of the time. I feel for the...

That Darn “S” Word Again …Submission

by Kay | Oct 4, 2010 | ...on family, around the house

Hi my name is Kay. I’m a recovering enabler, procrastinator, grammar hacker – and am calendar challenged. I discovered today that in addition to all that (plus much more), I’m a recovering controller. (Alright, so I already knew that … I just...

A Tribute to Hospitality

by Kay | Oct 1, 2010 | ... on life, ...on family

Last night a dear friend of mine went home to be with the Lord. Dottie Wicker, in her mid 80’s, was recently diagnosed with liver cancer. She met the diagnosis like she did everything in her life – yellow, like the color of her house. I’m not sure I...

Turned Tables – One Family’s Take on Dating

by Kay | Sep 8, 2010 | ...on family

Over the last few weeks, a very interesting question has floated to the MOAT. How do you raise your boys (and girls) to respect their roles in a society that is pressing to reverse them. One example … Dating. Not just mainstream but also the conservative crowd...

Normal

by Kay | Sep 4, 2010 | ...on family, Laughter

Sorry this didn’t post yesterday. We’ve been experiencing technical difficulties :) Jon and I were cracking up last night. Speed Police needed a check-up for volleyball. Of course, due to my complete lack of calendar management or, for that matter, paying...