I received word today that one of my school mates was being transferred to Gordon Hospice House. I know I … 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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The Migraine..,,and Autism
Today I left work early because of a miserable migraine. Of course I was in our Charlotte office day, and … More
My Two Year Anniversary
It’s the second anniversary of my blog. For an ADD (that’s Attention Deficit Disorder) girl, that’s a milestone! But it’s … More
Senior Moments
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 … More
The Conversation Hearts
I have a lot of single friends that get very depressed around Valentines Day. No better reminder that in a … More
My Annoying New Friend
You spend money on new electronics, and usually it is something that will make your life easier. In my effort … More
My Friend Ann’s Mom
It was December and I was preparing to go on a cruise with my niece Taylor (finally celebrating her high … More
My 80/20 Resolutions
I usually don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I have a short attention span and, well, it requires I resolve to … More
Great Expectations
From Luke 1…Contemporary English Version “…Soon after that, his (Zechariah) wife was expecting a baby, and for five months she … More
Shaking Up the Comfort Zone -Falalalala lala lala
From Luke 1…..(Contemporary English Version) “When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest by the name of Zechariah … More
The Shopping Gene
So it is December 22 and I haven’t really started my Christmas shopping….is anyone with me? No, I didn’t think … More
But I Don’t Wanna!!!!
When I sit here and think about it, my first inclination to almost anything is that I don’t want to … More
The Vacation Day
I consider every vacation day precious. I savor them, think carefully about what I should do with each one, and … More
100 Random Things For Which I Am Thankful
1. Velcro (really….first thing that came to mind) 2. Razor sharp wit 3. Protein bars 4. … More
Don’t Assume
From time to time I get frustrated by statements that people make…statements that indicate they think everyone is like them, … More
The Disney Princess Life
For as long as I can remember, I have been a reader. I think one of the side effects is … More
Lessons Learned From Facebook Games
So OK….the rebel who usually won’t do anything that anyone else tells her to do, who is not a crowd … More
Thankful For the Wrong Things
It is early in the month of November and I am already enjoying the Facebook posts of a few friends … More
My Declaration of Dependence
I bought a treadmill several weeks ago. It arrived very quickly, delivered by a very nice delivery man who almost … More
Turning the Town Teal
I was casual friends with a lady named Mary, who worked for the same company as I did. I was … More
When I Pray For You….
I suspect that perhaps I pray for you a bit differently than some people do. Let me confess right now…. … More
Sharing Your Stuff – And Giving Life
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 … More
On Independence….or Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
I’m someone who has a rather strong streak of independence by nature. From the earliest times I resented someone telling … More
Watching Dad Work
From my earliest memories, I remember my dad working. Not only working, but working hard. At whatever he did. I … More
Graduating Into Happiness
Today I went back to my old high school for my niece Taylor’s graduation. It has been 35 years since … More
A Normal Day?
Before I went to bed last night our local paper, the Record and Landmark, posted on Facebook that there was … More
Watching Mom Work
Our mom was in nursing school in Wales when she met our dad. After four dates (at age 19 I … More
The Girl of the Meadow and the Lady of the Freshly Cut Grass
“Every tree and plant in the meadow seemed to be dancing, those which average eyes would see as fixed and … More
Making the Pieces of the Puzzle Fit
This month is National Autism Awareness Month. This I know because my friend Jeanne, who has a son with autism, … More
The Finish Line
“We can’t accommodate terrorism. When someone uses the slaughter of innocent people to advance a so-called political cause, at that … More
Going the Distance and Winning the Race
I can’t really tell you why I agreed to run a 10k. I know it happened after a few of … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 