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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 Picture of A Mom
I love this picture of my mom. It was taken a few weeks after my sister Dana was born. A … More
Two Years of Missing
“Sometimes, when one person is absent, the whole world seems depopulated.” —Allphonse de Lamartine It’s been two years today since … More
Pruning the Facebook Tree….or Yelling ”Timber!”
I had another friend tell me this week that they thought they were going to delete Facebook. This is not … More
Non Potable
“Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine.” Slovakian Proverb “When you drink the water, remember the spring.” Chinese … More
This Gun Thing
When I was in high school most pickups had gun racks in the rear view window. In those gun racks … More
The Passport Photos
“When you look like your passport photo, it’s time to go home.” Erma Bombeck I realized yesterday, through our travel … More
Beyond the Shutdown
Supposedly they’ll vote at noon today whether to stop our current government shutdown. Since it started there has been a … More
Resolute
If you know me at all, you probably know that planning is not my favorite activity. I’m a good planner, … More
I Am Not Human
The determination has been made that I am not human. Furthermore, since I am not a human, I must be … More
Stealing the Purpose
My niece Sara recently posted a video on Facebook about a visit to Publix. We’re a family of independent women … More
Dear Dad
Dear Dad, It’s your birthday. The first one you are spending in heaven. A bit better than last year, huh? … More
That 2017 Goal
So I had one goal for 2017. Just one. I am not a huge proponent of New Year’s resolutions because … More
Eclipsing
Photo by Mike Woodside “Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the … More
My Book of Mistakes
“A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker. A mistake is a lesson, not a loss. It is a … More
Father’s Day Without Dad
I have always joked that my dad would not have known it was Father’s Day unless we told him. That … More
Mom and I Go to the U.K. – Part 1
I’m an unusual traveler, I know. I don’t make a lot of plans. I try to book airfare and accommodation, … More
Tournament Time Without Dad
It’s NCAA tournament time. This is the first one I have ever watched without talking to my dad about it. … More
Own, Share, or Release
I formed a philosophy for myself some time back. If I have an issue with someone, it is my responsibility … More
The Cherry Weeps…..But Then Blooms
My precious yard guy and I had a discussion last summer. My weeping cherry had fallen victim to some sort … More
On Grieving
My dad died December 18. The number one question I am asked these days is “How are you doing?” The … More
So….Maybe I Don’t Like You
I’m currently frustrated with people. I don’t like them much. My current inclination is to hole up and not engage … More
The Legacy of Holding Hands
My parents were hand holders. It always made me smile when I saw it. It was one of the first … More
The Grouchy One
Thanksgiving 2015 On this Thanksgiving my dad has been in the ICU at Baptist Hospital for 16 days. Our life … More
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
So while most people see tomorrow as Election Day, in the McKinney family it is Dad’s third surgery day in … More
Defying Gravity
This is one of those years that seems to bring one tough situation after another to deal with. I joked … More
Laying on the Loyal
“What is a disloyal act? A person is disloyal if he treats you as a stranger when, in fact, he … More
Really Not That Funny
So I was Facebooking and added a comment to something a friend had posted, when I suddenly stopped myself that … More
If You Were To Go Missing
It was one of those silly Facebook quizzes. “WHAT WOULD YOUR FRIENDS DO IF YOU WERE TO GO MISSING?” My … More
The Silent Treatment
Someone is giving me the silent treatment. It came out of the blue. They were someone I considered. a good … More
My Profiling
I don’t really understand racism on a certain level. I never have. I hope I never do. I love our … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 