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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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A Gorgeous Fresco In My Town
Here’a an article I wrote on News Break about a gorgeous fresco we have in my hometown of Statesville, NC. … More
A Little Oasis in Downtown Statesville
I’ve always loved the concept of public art and love the way our city both purchases and rents pieces so … More
A Hike At Lake Norman State Park
It was a beautiful day for a hike. The temperatures were in the 40s, the sun was out, ànd my … More
Just a Little Mill in NC – Linney’s Mill
I was taking my mom for a little drive on a Saturday and ended up at Linney’s Mill, just over … More
Losing A Special High School Friend
They buried my friend Melissa today. The service was private, as is the responsible thing to do in this time … More
Remembering O. Henry and His Life
Loving to read as I do, I clearly remember the first time I read The Gift of the Magi. I … More
Come Join Me On News Break
I’m expanding! I just joined the Creators program with News Break. It’s a good fit for what I love to … More
Those First Christmas Lights
Don’t you just love the first sign of Christmas lights? I figured te day after Thanksgiving you have to start … More
When the FOMO is Real
You hear a lot of talk today of FOMO (the fear of missing out) these days. People think something is … More
The Mixed Emotions Of Missing You
It has been a long time since I have seen you. It was right before your sisters sent you off … More
Statistics Coming To Life
As a writer, often I read and comment on the work of other writers. Recently I commented on an impassioned … More
A Time For Change
I love autumn. I drive around town celebrating the colors of nature, my heart a bit lighter. There can be … More
Friday Night With Sydney Lett
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and … More
Girlfriend Day On The Lake
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls … More
Lifting Spirits Around the World
This was to have been the first weekend of the 2020 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Fiesta is the largest balloon festival … More
Flying the Skies in Oz
It was a beautiful night in our town, so the balloons we’re out. It was especially fun for me. I … More
A Little Georgia Getaway
Oh, a bit of fun for those of you who may be looking for a little Georgia getaway. The Chandelier … More
Volunteer Day With MedAssist
Last year I heard about a group called MedAssist, a non-profit here in North Carolina that helps uninsured people get … More
A Trip To The Dump – Errrr, Solid Waste Facility
I’m starting a major cleanout of my home, preparing to sell in the near future. Well, at some point. I … More
Unemployed Again
Oh yes, it’s true. I am unemployed, after a month on a new job. I want to tell the full … More
Happy Birthday To Sara And Maggie
I talk about my nieces and nephews a lot because they’re all amazing people. Today happens to be the birthday … More
Happy Birthday To Me
Well the time has come. I am actually 60! It’s weird. I received messages from some of my friends from … More
Happy Independence Day!
I’m pulling a couple from the past this year. The first one is from 2012, my first year blogging. I … More
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
