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Ken McIsaac's Articles in Family Misc

  • All The Stars In The Sky
    From the time my daughter started talking, stars have always played a special part in our life. She asked me an impossible question... "Mom, how much do you love me?" I searched for an answer...How can a parent possibly put those feelings into words?
  • An *Ntertaining Evening
    This year, on my daughter's 5th birthday, we gave her something different. She couldn't open it, it wasn't wrapped, there was no box... but she can hold it (in her heart) and keep it forever (in her memories).

    I had the privilege of treating her...
  • Friends, Fish, & The Future
    As a parent, have you ever secretly thought to yourself that maybe it was wrong of you to bring your children into a world like ours? I have had that thought cross my mind fleetingly over the years, particularly when I turn on the evening news, or read th...
  • Music To My Eyes
    Feeling guilty about not volunteering enough at my son's elementary school this year, I signed up to chaperone their St. Patrick's Day party, a.k.a. "Irish Disco". Of course, my young daughter wanted to come along. I never thought I'd be taking my ki...
  • A Little Girl With A Big Question
    A few nights back, I was enjoying the nightly ritual of combing out my daughter's long hair after her bath. She always engages me in thought-provoking conversations during this time. It's become a special bonding session for us each evening, even if it...
  • Mother's Day - A Royal Event
    Mother's Day is truly a Holiday for that very special
    person in your life that has catered to, taken care
    of, and brought you to where you are today! She
    has served countless meals, washed thousands of
    dishes, kissed hundreds of "owi...
  • TABLE TALES
    Setting the table used to mean placing the forks, knives, and spoons in the exact same
    place where your grandmother and your grandmother’s grandmother placed theirs. While
    there is absolutely nothing wrong with tradition, does setting the table...
  • Help! The Dog Ate My Ice Cream ~ Thoughts on Memorial Day
    I remember the Memorial Day celebrations from my childhood. This was the day that signaled the beginning of summer! As the parents grumbled about us being out of school for so long, we kids were planning games like "Kick-The-Can" marathons well into the...
  • TINY GREEN THUMBS
    Gardening is considered one of America's greatest
    pastimes. People enjoy going out and communing with
    nature. They like the feel of the earth between their
    fingers and the excitement of seeing tiny sprouts and
    plants opening up to dri...
  • How Much Does it Cost?
    "A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety." - Aesop (BC)

    Most of us go through life always wanting more and better. Being in this state of constant desire does not coexist with peace of mind. It is normal to want a be...

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