
The Last Word
What is it about a teen and the last word?! Heard in the car on the way to school after a certain teen shrugged off breakfast: Mom: "You're acting like you want to do well in school with all the studying you've been doing." Kid: "Yeah." Mom: "Even your grades thus far...

Table Talk – Losing My Marbles by David Wills
Today’s Table Talk is written by someone very special to me, my brother David. I’ve hounded him for a while to share something on our blog, so I’m glad he finally succumbed. Despite the fact that he no longer will sit by me at family gathering meals (somehow things on...

Who Knew?!…
that Jack talks so much! With the kids gone, we've got 100% together time on our hands. Here are just a few of the many thoughts whirling around in that 4-year-old brain: "J ... My name starts with J. Like Daddy's" "Yes... yes it does" I respond from the driver's seat...

The Power of a Pair of Shoes
We usually see him on Wednesdays in the median at Northwest Highway and Preston looking for a handout. I often struggle with the best reaction when solicited on street corners. But, with Richard we've come to an agreement. If he's hungry we get him a burger. Thirsty a...

Heard from the Kids…
With school having just started, I thought I'd share this sent to me by one MOAT. I enjoyed it and hope you will too. Great food for thought, plus a few reminders to keep a smile on our faces and a laugh at hand because those go a long way with our kids. Thanks for...