Labeling my Mother

I’ve teased my mom that I would do this… When she visits me, she often joins me in the office, where we can chat when phones aren’t ringing or guests arriving… But if I’m on the phone when someone walks in, they naturally turn to her—behind the counter with me—as someone who can assist them. “I’m sorry, I’m just a civilian,” she’ll joke. So here it is, her explanation, on an official KOA name badge: “KANA’S MOM!” (Note the exclamation point? If you knew her, you’d agree it’s merited.)