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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! Please subscribe to my blog and follow me on Medium (https://medium.com/@kimmckinney719). And let me know your thoughts. I'll love us to get to know each other better.

My Health Update – Because I Know You Care

I’m going it alone. Well, sort of. If you recall, I met with a nutritionist for 10 months last year. … More

diet, food, health, nutritionist

The Beautiful People God Loves

At the end of our church service Sunday, our pastor Steve Shoemaker said “Look around and see all the beautiful … More

adult day care, community, elder care, elderly, giving, God, sharing our stuff

Graduation Time!

I’m covering a graduation for our local online paper today. I hate the idea of going to graduations and have … More

graduation, growing up, hello world, parents, school, teachers

Easter So Far

I go to a non-traditional church. This after most of my life of conservative evangelical churches. I still consider myself … More

Being the Church, Christian, church, Easter, Good Friday, justice, Maundy Thursday, non-traditional, Serving, unjust

Making It Through “Overcommitted”

March was one of those months. I was nothing but over-committed. I didn’t have a lot of spare time to … More

Cotton Patch Gospel, judging, literary awards, lynching, overcommitted, reader’s theater

Trying a New Weight Loss Plan – and Other Things in Life

Well, the 10 months with the dietitian didn’t work for me. I’m still not sure why. Eating five times a … More

crafts, health, Hulu, Indah Permatasari, library, menopause, strength training, The Wedding Agreement, weight, weight loss

Life is Too Busy Right Now

It’s been busy lately, and I can’t blame anyone but myself. I know how to say no. I’m typically quite … More

ADHD, Cabaret, Main Street NC, over-commitment, say no, Sound of Music, Statesville

Looking Back a Few Verses

I’m one of those people who sometimes gets off track when the scripture is being read on Sunday morning. It’s … More

Alzheimer's, birthday, family, Matthew 16:24, tea party, two masters, work-life balance

A Weekend Perfect for Hanging Out

It’s been a fun weekend. Not too much going on, but enough that a smile has stayed on my face … More

blood type diet, diet, eating well, exercise, health plan, local musicians, old friends, waking out

I Just Don’t Understand

“I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the … More

college, equality, friends, Friendship, loss, Martin Luther King Jr Day, MLK, racism, religion

New Year’s Eve and I’m Comfy at Home

The firecrackers started at 8:30. I’m sure firecrackers and gunshots will be heard intermittently until after midnight. Last night I … More

Ayvah Johnson, Benediction, blessing, health, Life, New Year’s Eve, resolutions, Tina Turner Musical, Tme Out in Thailand

Home For the Holidays

As much as I love travel, like I said last week I don’t mind coming home. Especially when it is … More

Christmas lights, gifts, parades, platelets

Traveling, Home – It’s All Good

Finally I made it to Wales! I hadn’t been there since November of 2019. The pandemic definitely made travel difficult. … More

ABBA Voyage, family, friends, home, Transport to Heathrow, travel

It’s Good to Get Away

I’m in Newport, Wales visiting family for the first time since COVID. I hadn’t been here since November 2019. I … More

chocolate, culture, family, fish and chips, health, travel, Wales

My Nutritionist Quit – What Do I Do Now?

I’ve been traveling for work and out of my routine. It was in a rural area and I was very … More

diet, eating well, losing weight, nutritionist, travel

On the Road Again

I’m doing in-person enrollment meetings in Laurinburg, NC right now. The past two years I worked in the call center, … More

cotton, equestrian, exploring, Laurinburg, NC, rwater, work

Our Balloon Festival – a Bit Different for Me This Year

This weekend was out local hot air balloon festival – a meaningful event for me. It creates a certain identity … More

balloon festival, different opinions, disagreements, do it your way, Friendship, hot air balloon ride, making up your own mind

Sometimes It’s A Struggle

Well, I did the Alzheimer’s walk Saturday and then spent time walking downtown where our local Pride celebration was going … More

eating off plan, eating well, endoscopy with BRAVO, exercise, health

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

ABBA, ABBA Voyage, booking travel, London, planning, travel, trip, Wales

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

building, community, goals, life purpose, restore, tearing down

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

acid reflux, BRAVO, endoscopy, health, healthcare, soft foods, waiting

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

eating well, exercise, health, music, music festival, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis surgery, Surgery, surgery recovery

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

100-mile yard sale, Alzheimer's, family, get off the highway, Mom, recovering from foot surgery, selling memories, yard sales

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

art, birthday, bloggers, crafts, friends, jewelry

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

circle of life, death, family, funerals, health, Life, plantar’s fasciitis, recovery, Surgery

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

Friendship, growth, relationships, respect

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

4th of Jult, Burnsville, celebrating, fireworks, friends, mountains of NC, N

Yay for 501!

After I published my blog post yesterday, WordPress advised me it was my 500th blog post. As I scroll through … More

500th blog post, Life, people you meet blogging, support, Wordpress

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

balloon camp, colorful food, eating well, hot air balloons, refrigerator not working, swelling feet

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

Alzheimer's, celebration, change, cycle of life, death, family, Life, Pictures, time, tragedy

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

acupuncture, getting healthy, losing weight, products

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