I’ll be honest. I almost didn’t go to The Iredell Arts Council’s Spoken Word performances that they was held Thursday … 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 Honored a Man For Memorial Day, and the Impact Has Overwhelmed Me
“Most of those whom we honor on Memorial Day died young. They never had the chance to raise a family, … More
The Cattle Sorting Competition
Even though I live in a farming community, I was not around farm life growing up. I have a few … More
Girls Today
This is my great niece, Karys. Her name means love, and we have loved her every day of her life. … More
Strawberry Fields Time
I loved this image. A dad, well I don’t know for sure it was a dad but he sure looked … More
Mother’s Day Tea Party
“If you are cold, tea will warm you;if you are too heated, it will cool you;If you are depressed, it … More
Iredell County Music For You to Enjoy
Well, I promised some extra content from the Iredell Arts Council’s April Local Artist Spotlight. I actually wrote a whole … More
Whew! So Much to Share From Iredell County This Week
I’ve been running all over the place lately, between trying to get my house ready to sell (nope, not there … More
Happy Easter Weekend 2021
It hasn’t seemed like an overly busy weekend, but when I thought back, yes, it has been. I have been … More
March Exhibit for the Iredell Arts Council – the Work of Charlie and Susan Frye
I’m going to be writing a lot of local stuff for News Break in the future, and with my love … More
Wendy Wooten at the Wine Maestro March 19, 2021
Wendy Wooten is a good time. Even if she didn’t sing with that glorious, husky voice, I can assure you … More
Iredell Arts Council Artist Spotlight for March 2021
You know I love my local musicians, It always surprises me when I find how many are out there of … More
Mooresville Arts Sponsor Student Art Show
As someone who didn’t get any genetic talent for art (it all went to my siblings) and never learned art … More
A Gift From My Dad
I pulled the old electronic scrubber out of my closet. I hadn’t used it for a while, but getting ready … More
Happy Valentine’s Day
This is a day that for some is pure joy, for some grief, and for others simply disappointment. Wherever you … More
A Gorgeous Fresco In My Town
Here’a an article I wrote on News Break about a gorgeous fresco we have in my hometown of Statesville, NC. … More
A Little Oasis in Downtown Statesville
I’ve always loved the concept of public art and love the way our city both purchases and rents pieces so … More
A Hike At Lake Norman State Park
It was a beautiful day for a hike. The temperatures were in the 40s, the sun was out, ànd my … More
Just a Little Mill in NC – Linney’s Mill
I was taking my mom for a little drive on a Saturday and ended up at Linney’s Mill, just over … More
Losing A Special High School Friend
They buried my friend Melissa today. The service was private, as is the responsible thing to do in this time … More
Remembering O. Henry and His Life
Loving to read as I do, I clearly remember the first time I read The Gift of the Magi. I … More
Come Join Me On News Break
I’m expanding! I just joined the Creators program with News Break. It’s a good fit for what I love to … More
Those First Christmas Lights
Don’t you just love the first sign of Christmas lights? I figured te day after Thanksgiving you have to start … More
When the FOMO is Real
You hear a lot of talk today of FOMO (the fear of missing out) these days. People think something is … More
The Mixed Emotions Of Missing You
It has been a long time since I have seen you. It was right before your sisters sent you off … More
Statistics Coming To Life
As a writer, often I read and comment on the work of other writers. Recently I commented on an impassioned … More
A Time For Change
I love autumn. I drive around town celebrating the colors of nature, my heart a bit lighter. There can be … More
Friday Night With Sydney Lett
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and … More
Girlfriend Day On The Lake
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls … More
Lifting Spirits Around the World
This was to have been the first weekend of the 2020 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Fiesta is the largest balloon festival … More
Flying the Skies in Oz
It was a beautiful night in our town, so the balloons we’re out. It was especially fun for me. I … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 