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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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Love Month – Day 3
I love a good discussion. I have a diverse group of friends. Some have opinions that couldn’t be farther away … More
Love Month – Day 2
I love connection. There’s that something below the surface that sometimes creates quick bonds with other people. These don’t have … More
Love Month – Day 1
Today I went to the memorial service for my friend Christie Clark. Christie was a ballooning friend, who died unexpectedly … More
A Dream Come True – Part 1
Antarctica has been my dream since I was in my twenties. What started it? I have no idea. Probably I … More
Godspeed, My Friend
I’ve just arrived at the jumping off point for the dream trip of my life – Antarctica. Certainly more is … More
Thankful Things
I’m an incurable idealist who will fight how things “should be” throughout my life. It was a major turning point … More
Well, It Hasn’t Been the Most Horrible Time, But I’m Ready for More
It’s been a tough few weeks. The week before last I had carpal tunnel. I know this because I diagnosed … More
Post-Election Reflections
I hate politics – or at least what politics has become in the US. I don’t talk about who I … More
Living Like a Tree
Some people get depressed by fall. While they may not even know why, I’ve read it has to do with … More
Our Full Bloom Film Festival
“Trying to make a feature film yourself with no money is the best film school you can do.” – Quentin … More
Magical Encounters of the Best Kind
I just got back from a trip to Toronto to visit a friend. It was an interesting time – I … More
Reliving Old Times With All the Emotions
Tonight was the retirement party of my friend Denise, who is retiring from the company that eliminated my position in … More
Celebrating Susie
Note: I thought I published this after the May 18th celebration of life of Susie. I’m not sure what happened, … More
Life Hits Like a Freight Train, Doesn’t It?
Life has not been especially easy lately. You know those times? I don’t feel that I am doing anything particularly … More
A Week at the Beach – and Taxes Still To Do
I arrived home from a week at the beach on Sunday. Still my luggage sits on my bedroom floor, unpacked. … More
Procrastination – Why Do I Always Do It?
I was judging a literary contest and had twenty books to read. They actually started sending the hooks to me … More
The Exercise of Traveling
One thing I realized on my trip to London and Wales was the need to be in decent physical shape … More
Open Doors in Churches
I’ve been in London, with no itinerary. Oh, I knew I wanted to go to the theater and perhaps hear … More
So It’s Difficult to Blog on Vacation
I had good intentions, but even a leisurely vacation means it’s difficult to find time to write. I left Wales … More
Trying to Keep Up With Life
This picture came from me trying to take a picture of a flashing sign in a moving car, through rain … More
Well, I Had Good Intentions!
I should have known vacationing in another time zone with family was no time to do a blog marathon. Maybe … More
A Month of Love
In the past I have spent the month of February blogging every day. It’s incredibly difficult for me and there … More
COVID – Again
It’s probably the worst time for it to happen. I got COVID. I was around people more over the last … More
A Successful MLK Day
“Music is the best consolation for a despaired man.” Martin Luther King, Jr. I’ve been on the planning committee of … More
A Little Bit of Catch-Up
I need to get better at blogging every week. There’s been a lot going on! I’m still enjoying my job. … More
Remarkably Bright Creatures
“Humans. For the most part you are dull and blundering. But occasionally you can be remarkably bright creatures.” Marcellus, via … More
We Can Always Count on Change
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be … More
Providence Shifts My World Again
Isn’t life funny? You think you have your course set and God throws you a curveball. I haven’t written much … More
Hello July! You Got Here Too Fast!
June seems to have flown by! I began the month going to Tybee Island with a friend. She had a … More
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
In the Box, Out of the Box 