Reflections on Family

Screen-Free Gifts For Tweens/Teens in 2018

Dec 20, 2018

A certain kid done with finals started his break from studies by opening a box I had sitting by our dining room table. The box contained a puzzle – a beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright, gold foil, 1000 piece puzzle. A puzzle I bought for my sister for Christmas. Because it’s beautiful. Stunning in fact. Yet, […]

Point of Light – George H.W. Bush, a true American Hero

Dec 1, 2018

In the mid ‘80s when Ronald Reagan was President, then Vice President George H.W. Bush came to our home town for an event or two that my civically-minded and servant dad spearheaded. I don’t remember specifics, but a few things I do. I remember my mom inviting the Bush Advance team over for dinner, offering […]

Re-Purposed School Supplies

Aug 29, 2015

As long lines, endless forms and other back-to-school pressures weigh heavily on the minds of kids...

Taming Technology

Jul 23, 2015

“When I was your age… (fill in the blank).” We’ve all said it. It usually...

Mom: Codeword LOVE

Apr 25, 2015

Some phone calls are fun. I embarrassed my kids, yet again (I think I’m on an embarrassing...

12 Hours 36 Minutes and 843.5 Miles Away

Mar 16, 2015

Today’s post is by my dearest friend and sister-in-law Chris Wills. She’s...

A Praying Mother

Mar 12, 2015

Yesterday, we headed to Birmingham for college quick-see. It’s nice living in Dallas where the...

Life’s Clutter Drawers

Nov 17, 2014

To dream the impossible dream… :) “When did more than napkins fill this space?” I asked aloud as I tried to pry open an overstuffed drawer. I looked at the kid next to me who simply needed a pencil to finish his homework....

CMO – Chief Mood Officer by Courtney DeFeo

Oct 17, 2014

Y’all remember Courtney DeFeo (Lil’ Light O’Mine) who has been such an...

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Hi. My name is Kay. I'm a mother of 5. I'm a recovering enabler, procrastinator, controller, grammar hacker and am calendar challenged (among other things).
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