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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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I Love…….Globes
I love GLOBES. I’m not sure when my fascination with them began. I must have been young. I don’t remember … More
I Love……..Encouragement
Well, it is the month of February, also known as “Love Month”, and I am going to once again do … More
Two Guys In A Balloon
Photo by Troy Bradley So this week these two guys, Troy and Leonid, decided to take a balloon ride, from Japan … More
But I thought I hated it……
I really hated running. Every step I would run I would be reciting a mental mantra of “I hate this. … More
My New Year’s Resolution
I kinda need a new year right now, I think. Time to reboot. Time to recharge. Time to reflect on … More
Are You Ready For Christmas?
“Are you ready for Christmas?” Stop asking that question! For me, who hates shopping and particularly hates gift shopping, it’s … More
Holiday in ALL CAPS
I had a conversation with my dad and a couple of my uncles the other day where I mentioned that … More
Don’t End The Story Too Soon
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge … More
Paying Backward
“The man who never has money enough to pay his debts has too much of something else.” -James Lendall Basford … More
What I Learned In Police School
My class and instructors. In the spirit of the school, picture from Jennifer Cowan. Used without permission. OK, maybe I … More
Grateful
“Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” John Wooden “Pride slays … More
Oh Getting Picked Last
I was scarred in elementary school. I think many of us were. There you are, six years old and feeling pretty … More
Go Fish!
If you’re looking to play a human version of “Go Fish”, you probably should not invite me to play. You … More
On Banning Books
Evidently it’s Banned Books Week. The idea of it makes me smile. It brings back good memories. While I am … More
When the Bomber Is Your Friend
“Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let … More
Feeding the Man-Eating Tiger and Making It Grow
I am not an enabler. It is a decision I have made in my life, and not my natural inclination. … More
The First Day of School
I believe I had a stomach ache every first day of school for all of my 12 years. … More
The Quest for Integrity In Business
I can be a pain in the rear when it comes to good customer service. I think that is the … More
The "Come To Jesus" Meeting To Which You Are Not Invited
From time to time, OK….really often, I have to have a “come to Jesus” meeting. Seriously. Truth is that sometimes … More
Counting the Cost of Healthcare
My niece went to the dentist the other day. She’s new to this adult thing, and like many of us (even … More
Putting the Happy in the Birthday
Not to brag, but Google is celebrating my birthday today! They had this picture waiting for me. Thanks Google! You … More
Independence
I think often we forget the name of this holiday is Independence Day. A great thing to celebrate. So much … More
The Smile Underneath
I was talking on the phone at work to this lady about Medicare supplements when she said her husband had … More
Here’s to the Daddies!
Fatherhood is a miracle really, yet fathering a child requires very little of a man. When I look at the … More
The Kimmons and Me
I met John and Nancy Kimmons when I was around nine years old and my family began to go to … More
The Nieces and Nephews Grow Up
With my nephew Brennan, prior to his wedding I know people think it is easy to be a niece or nephew … More
When June Cleaver Is Not In The Building
I remember reading an article that said “No mother is June Cleaver”. I think it was about the time “Roseanne” … More
When Dreams Come True
The Balloonist’s Prayer“May the winds welcome you with softness.May the sun bless you with its warm hands.May you fly so … More
"Woman, why are you weeping?"
As I sat in church today and heard the story of Mary (John 20), weeping at the tomb after she … More
On Siblings
So it is supposed to be National Siblings Day, so I guess it is the time to talk about my … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 