Well, I did the Alzheimer’s walk Saturday and then spent time walking downtown where our local Pride celebration was going … 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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Why Is Planning Travel Getting Harder?
I love travel. It’s one of my favorite things. I couldn’t wait to book my first post-pandemic international trip. Well, … More
Are You a Builder, a Wrecking Ball, or a Remodeler?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about not just what I do, but how I do it. Sometimes in life … More
This Week’s Medical Procedure – An Endoscopy With BRAVO
I think I have told you I have met my medical out-of-pocket for the year, so therefore I am getting … More
Post-Surgery Recovery – Living Off Your Feet
Note- this was supposed to post last week, but for some reason didn’t. My surgery for plantar’s fasciitis went well … More
The Hundred Mile Yard Sale – or Selling Mom’s Stuff
This weekend there is a 100-mile yard sale going between North Carolina and Virginia. We have tons of my mom’s … More
It’s My Birthday Week!
It was my birthday on Tuesday and even though Jessica from “Jeweled Again by Jessica” had no clue, she sent … More
The Circle of Life
It’s been an odd day. It began when I went to my post op appointment following surgery last Thursday for … More
On Growing Positive Relationships and Getting Rid of the Negative Ones
I’ve always been pretty good at picking friends. The fact that I still have close friends from elementary school and … More
It Was a Beautiful Weekend
This was my favorite picture I took this weekend, out of a whole lot of photos. It seemed to fit … More
Yay for 501!
After I published my blog post yesterday, WordPress advised me it was my 500th blog post. As I scroll through … More
Back From Balloon Camp
I returned yesterday from a week at a balloon camp near Cordele, Ga. It was fun to meet new ballooning … More
A Lot Happens in Seven Years
This photo was taken of my mom, my younger sister, and me. I don’t remember the occasion – probably at … More
Products that Are Helping Me Get to My Goals
To start, I want to make it clear that I am talking about products today, but am not affiliated with … More
Acu-Chiro Appointment Two
So yesterday I had my second acupuncture-chiropractic appointment. So, they obviously went gentle on me the first time. There was … More
When Nothing is Working, Keep Trying
I’ve been having issues with my IT band since last year. The IT band consists of fibers that travel from … More
Kettlebells and Yoga – Not What I Want, But What I Need
It took me a while, but I finally made myself go to a class at the gym I joined recently. … More
Celebrating Life’s Events With Your Friends
This us my friend Bob. He is 70 today. We had his party last night, planned by Bob and his … More
This Week’s Revelations
I met with my nutritionist this week. We talked a bit about how difficult it is for me to get … More
A Very Busy Week
It was one of those weeks. My sister had to take our mom to the ER On Tuesday for a … More
Mother’s Day Isn’t Happy For All
It’s always made me a bit crazy when people act like all moms are good moms and have always loved … More
That Dang Body Fat Percentage
As I type this I am cringing, but I believe there are some things you must be willing to admit … More
Happy First Birthday to Blaine
My great-nephew turns one today. Life must have been so boring without him, yet we didn’t even realize it. He … More
Why Does Water Feel Like My Enemy?
I’d figure I’d share the azalea picture because they are so gorgeous and stay with us such a short while. … More
A Little Time at the Gym
Isn’t the yellow gorgeous? I don’t really like the color yellow, but I love seeing a canola field blooming. They’re … More
The Excuses That Block the Road to Healthy
I joined a new gym this week. Actually it’s our local recreation center, supported by our city. As a city … More
My Harlem Globetrotters Dream Come True
I made a list of things in my 20s that I never did in childhood that I was determined to … More
A Little Time at the Beach
I just got back from a few days at the beach in SC with two of my girlfriends, Janie and … More
I Tried a Meal Service – My Thoughts
I have always found the idea of meal services interesting, but had never tried one. I’m a quick meal cooker … More
Reporting In On the Newer Me
I know! This is a weird picture to use when I’m updating on my battle (and for some of us … More
I Slept Through Sleep Awareness Day
It’s a bit ironic that I didn’t get a post written for Sleep Awareness Day yesterday because I took a … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 