I’m pulling a couple from the past this year. The first one is from 2012, my first year blogging. I … More
Author: Kim McKinney
I hate boxes....usually. Sometimes I fit, often I don't. You too? I used to want to fit in, but now I usually don't. I want to be me. Not far out there, but not quite the norm. I believe we should celebrate the unique in ourselves. I love travel, adventure, hot air balloons, live music, and kind, smart, and interesting people. Have been described as quirky and I quite like it. I love writing because it helps clear out my brain!
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Jobless – No More
Just in case you have lost count, it has been 529 calendar days since I have had a job. I … More
A New Private Balloon Pilot and A New Commercial Pilot In Our Community
It’s been a big weekend in our community. A balloon examiner (thanks Adam) was in town and we added a … More
For Father’s Day
My dad was not a big fan, other than he liked having the family around. He never had any use … More
A Bit More Ballooning
Yep, more ballooning! Today was significant because my friend Jan took her first ever hot air balloon ride. Introducing people … More
A Little Bit Of Ballooning
So we went ballooning last night. I had given platelets that afternoon and wasn’t suppose to lift with my left … More
A Jaunt Out Of Town
Well, we were going stir crazy, so my friend Jan and I went to New Bern, NC for a few … More
Marching For Solidarity – Equality and Justice
I recently was listening to The Pledge of Allegiance. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of … More
Jobless – Part 21
What a week! I admit that it has been a time of discouragement lately. The quality of the jobs that … More
It’s Memorial Day
Years ago I realized I was just treating Memorial Day as just another generic holiday where I got a day … More
Jobless – Part 20
It’s been 483 days since I had a job. Yep, it’s frustrating. I heard last week that I did not … More
Improving The Silence With Kindness And Love
People are a bit cranky lately, aren’t they? It wasn’t enough that we had division when it came to politics, … More
Happy Birthday In COVID-times
Happy birthday to my great niece Sela! She is 20 today, also the birthday for her cousin Gus and her … More
The Strawberry Fields Are Almost Ready
My niece Spenser and her boyfriend Lucas Beaver have been busy getting ready for strawberry season. They will open Saturday … More
Canola Season in Iredell County!
If you were driving around my county right now you would see these beautiful fields of yellow flowers. They are … More
Happy Easter With Grace
Happy Easter! Well, since my church (Grace Baptist Church of Statesville, NC) couldn’t do a traditional service, our pastor did … More
Jobless – Part 19
So yeah, God decided it wasn’t enough that I had been looking for a job for over a year (443 … More
Happy Anniversary To Me
Today is the anniversary of my blog. I started March 31, 2012. I’ve never fought for followers or looked at … More
To Our Health Care Folks
I believe a lot of us are thinking about our health care folks today. I just read an article from … More
Isolating Week 1
It is raining here today, but I wasn’t in the mood for a rainy day picture, so this is another … More
Hope For For The Isolated
Well everyone, welcome to our new world. If you’re like me you’ve not quite gotten into the isolation groove. I … More
Saturday Afternoon at the Winery
My favorite bluegrass band, Third Creek Bluegrass, played a show Saturday afternoon. My friend Drew is the mandolin/guitar player and … More
Friday Night Music
We have a great wine store/bar in Statesville called the Wine Maestro that has live music most weekends. It’s a … More
Birthdays and Bands
It’s been a heartwarming kind of weekend. My friend Kristie turned 70 this past week and we had a party … More
Jobless – Part 18
Unemployed more than a year. My musings about money and job hunting.
Leaping Through Another Weekend in My Town
I love Leap Day. It seems like we’re getting something extra. I would like it better if we made it … More
Love Month – February 29
I love differences. It’s Leap Day, something we only get to experience every four years. It’s different, it’s unusual, and … More
Love Month – February 28
I love grace. I was born on a Tuesday, so according to the old rhyme that means I am full … More
Love Month – February 27
I love rest. The one good thing about the past year of unemployment is that I have been getting my … More
Lent Photo-A-Day Challenge
Our church is doing this photo a day challenge that I figured some of you may enjoy. Last year I … More
Love Month – February 26
I love ashes. Today is Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the day some Christians celebrate the first day to Lent. … More
