Monthly Archives: April 2011

Trading Toys

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Karyn

I was in Walmart the other day, lost. I don’t usually shop at Super-Sized Walmart, but I was on that side of town and, being all about efficiency, it made sense. But I’m so used to my dinky Walmart, that … Continue reading →

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Being the Impact

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Karyn

Nathan’s been tutoring an eighth grade algebra student. He’s doing it for several reasons. First, he was asked. And highly recommended by a former teacher. Those kind of compliments feel good. Second, he’s making $15/hour. See my earlier blog. Third, … Continue reading →

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Easy Money

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Karyn

As I sit here writing this, my youngest son is out pounding the pavement. Money motivates him. Not in an unhealthy, consuming kind of way. But in an I-can’t-turn-down-this-opportunity kind of way. And I’m okay with that as long as … Continue reading →

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