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The Other Side of the Trees – Thoughts on Heaven

by Kay | Aug 11, 2016 | ... on life, ...on hope

On a recent drive down Florida’s I-95, I turned to the passenger riding shot-gun, “It seems kind of boring and ugly and sort of claustrophobic, doesn’t it.” Relentlessly guarded by a wall of trees, the road leaves a lot to the imagination. “All of the above,” she...

Busy Life meets Calendar Strategies

by Kay | Aug 8, 2016 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

Inboxes around the world are beginning to see Sign-Up Coffee & Back to School Sign-UP‘s creep into the mix, a tell-tale sign that Summer is almost over. The busy-life calendar threatens most homes. In May, The New York Times’ Laura Vanderkam weighed in...

To be, or not to be – Happy :)

by Kay | Aug 2, 2016 | ... on life

I remember several years ago, talking with a medical professional about the happiness level of one of our kids. I was concerned. He wasn’t. Holding our 10-pound, almost 12-inch thick file, he gently smiled at me as wisely said “With as many personalities...

Living the Days-After in Dallas

by Kay | Jul 13, 2016 | ... on life

“Mom.” I heard my son’s voice, but didn’t instantly react. “Mom?” he gently asked, “Did you forget to sign me up?” With his name absent on the season finale Champs Swim Meet heat sheet, I didn’t blame him for wondering. I’ve forgotten before. But this time, the...

A few end of School-Year Favs

by Kay | May 28, 2016 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Reflections

With May coming to an end and summer shouting a big HELLO :), I thought I’d share a few of my favs from commencement, award ceremonies (I’m not kidding) and EOY carpool contemplation. Sherly Sandberg’s Cal Berkeley Address: Today I will try to tell...

Hello … It’s me and it’s May

by Kay | May 5, 2016 | ... on life, Laughter

Hi. My name is Kay. I have definitely been MIA. (And apparently, I”m a poet – this is where I need a laughing-crying emoji. Seriously, I think I could communicate 100% emoji, kind of like hieroglyphics- or not. But that’s another story for another...