“Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.” Edmund Burke “Never be afraid to … 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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I Love Being A Godmother
“But the world is full of zanies and fools, who don’t believe in sensible rules, and won’t believe what sensible … More
What I Want For "My Guys"
I figured since I directed my last blog to the girls in my life (though it is mostly applicable to … More
What I Want For "My Girls"
My great-niece Karys and I went to see the latest Star Wars movie this weekend. We liked it….well, except for … More
Perfect Me 2016
GI’ve been thinking a lot about new year’s resolutions lately – which means tearing myself apart and making lists of … More
The Feeling of Christmas
“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style, in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas…” Oh, Silver Bells! Most … More
More Than Just Opening the Door
I hung out with my brother Scott last week. I enjoy all of my siblings, so spending time with them … More
The Happy Holidays Drinking Game
If I came up to you today and said “Happy Birthday”, but it’s not your birthday, you’d probably feel … More
Singing Thankful
I love the songs and hymns we sang when I was growing up….they create a tapestry that weaves through my history … More
A Story In Iredell County
I love Iredell county. I do. I could live anywhere in the world…and those who know me know I would … More
Soul Salve
A “friend” misrepresented themself to me recently. That’s when they don’t lie to you outright, but they lead you to … More
Remembering the Saints
So they celebrated All Saints Day at church today. I don’t recall having done that before. Not to say I … More
The Car Buying Journey Begins
On my list of “least favorite things to do” is buying a car. Ugh! I hate it so much. I … More
Locked Out
The great news is that finally I got rid of my wretched Blackberry work phone and moved to an iPhone … More
The Release
UT I was talking to a guy at work the other day. Not someone who works for my company, but … More
Imperfectly Perfect
Truth is, as a single person I may be a bit hard on you partnered folk. I get frustrated sometimes … More
The Challenge – Day 7
Nancy Krehbiel has been my friend since I was in my early 20s (when we were roommates). Since she is … More
The Challenge – Day 6
Yes….still working in that challenge Nancy Krehbiel gave me to share a Bible verse that is meaningful to me for … More
The Challenge – Day 5
And it is Day 5 in my challenge by Nancy Krehbiel to share a meaningful verse for seven days. In … More
The Challenge – Day 4
Those who know me know I’m a big believer in fun. I get a bit impatient with some people….OK, some … More
The Challenge – Day 3
And it is Day 3 of Nancy Krehbiel’s challenge to me to share a Bible verse that is meaningful to … More
The Challenge – Day 2
My friend Nancy challenged me to 7 days of sharing a Bible verse (or verses) that are meaningful to me. … More
The Challenge – Day 1
So if my friend Nancy got the challenge right (she was challenged by someone in French), for seven days I … More
The Inner Mirror
The dilemma. It’s raining, I didn’t plan for it, and while I have an umbrella in the car (one that … More
In Whom Do You Invest? (Or Lessons From Mary Poppins")
Spoilers ahead!!!! I went to Abingdon, VA yesterday to spend time with one of my oldest and dearest friends Regina. … More
Take Five!
Honestly, I think I live quite a self-indulgent life. Being single and having no children, I have a few advantages … More
You Are
I spent a little time people watching in my last blog, thinking about who we are not. I believe we … More
You Are Not
I like to people watch…to observe folks when they are living their lives. Be it sitting in the middle of … More
About Your Sin….No, OK, About Mine
You’ve heard me say it before….I freely admit it….I am judge-y by nature. (I prefer if we refer to it … More
Books Meet Real Life
My friend Jen were talking books lately, specifically audiobooks, and she recommended I listen to Sue Monk Kidd’s novel “The … More
On Being A Grownup
Often I feel like being a grownup is over-rated. I see people who think it means the fun is zapped … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 