My Whoops…

Finally… The Truth
What Life Is Really Like for the Average America Family

The Great Mouse Rescue
(Or, 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

Published: April 13, 2019

Categories: Divorced ~ And Still Kicking, My Whoops...

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

Published: April 13, 2019

Categories: Comes With a Story, Most Popular, My Whoops..., The Ranch

How To Become Memorable At Work

My First Board Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 10: 50 a.m. 7th Floor - Corporate Board Room Fort Worth Star Telegram “Hi. I’m Kathy Smith. Here for the 11:00 a.m. Board…Read more

Published: April 12, 2019

Categories: Growing Up, My Whoops...

Caught Naked In The Tub
by Karen Ekstrom

My next-door neighbor, Amy, and I made an arrangement. I’d babysit her three kids while she went to the grocery store. Then she’d return the favor and keep my two.…Read more

Published: April 10, 2019

Categories: Life With Kids, My Whoops...

Finding Heaven

* Previously Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Touched by an Angel

Published: April 8, 2019

Categories: Growing Up, My Whoops...

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

Published: January 27, 2019

Categories: Most Popular, My Whoops..., The Ranch

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

Published: January 27, 2019

Categories: Great Ideas, Most Popular, My Whoops...

Kid’s Quote of the Day ~ Little Old Ladies

When a Child Says Something Brilliant…

I Call It “The Quote of the Day”

Enjoy… Read more

Published: December 7, 2018

Categories: Flashes of Brilliance, Kid’s Quote of the Day, Uncategorized

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

Published: November 15, 2018

Categories: Flashes of Brilliance, Kid’s Quote of the Day

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

Published: September 22, 2018

Categories: Divorced ~ And Still Kicking, My Whoops..., Uncategorized

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