That Damn Dog!
By Karen Ekstrom
Ralph, our dog, was sniffing and jumping and barking at the door to the garage. His tail beat back and forth. The dog was elated. This meant one thing… RATS.…Read more
My Whoops…
Finally… The Truth
What Life Is Really Like for the Average America Family
How To Make A Friend
“Come on Barrett.” I said, urging my five-year-old grandson to finish breakfast. “The cowboys have already driven the cattle past our house. They’re almost to the pens. We need to get…Read more
Finding Heaven
* Previously Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Touched by an Angel
All In A Days Work If You’re A Cowboy/Hero
The phone rang at 7:23 a.m. "Kathy, you said you wanted to come. There's a baby being born. But the mom - she's struggling. Probably going to have to pull…Read more
How To Potty Train A Boy In A Day — Really!
“Honey, I’m home.” Henry’s voice echoed through the house. “We’re in the bathroom.” I yelled, trying not to sound aggravated. Then I slopped the mop back across the bathroom floor.…Read more
Grandma’s Quote of the Day ~ One FoolProof Way To Win An Argument
Situation: Barrett, my 9-year-old grandson, and I were at a water park on a holiday weekend. The place was packed. Kids of all sizes were screaming and swimming and bobbing…Read more
Another Day – Another Blooper
You Can’t Take Me Anywhere
Situation: Henry and I are at party. Henry sees some of his guy friends at the bar. He makes a bee line to join them. I wander off to find…Read more
Kid’s Quote of the Day
~ When Your Child Has Seen Too Much! ~
When A Child Says Something Brilliant and Magnificent…
I Call It, “The Quote of the Day”
Enjoy!
Kid’s Quote of the Day ~ Why Mothers Drink
Situation: We had kids over to play. Now kids love the ranch. There are miles of yet to be explored pastures, wild animals galore and yes... snakes... Now... I gave…Read more