Happy 4th!
"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, ... not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness," said Erma Bombeck. "You may think you have...
Set Me Free (Independence Day and my 100th blog post)
One year ago this weekend, I started blogging. Beginning my blog on July 4th didn’t have any significance at the time. It seemed random. Our son and his girlfriend were staying with us for the weekend and she guided me through the set-up for Well-Written Days. I wrote stuff like Mr. Potato Head’s lesson about the sense of walking. My...
Grow Up and Laugh at Yourself
I’m very grown up when it comes to laughing at myself. Just ask my husband. He often says, “You think you’re funny even when no one else does." He’s right. I do. That was, until the day our son walked into the living room and said, “Wow, that looks like one sick bumblebee.” He was talking about my still-had-the-tags-on-it top, right out of the...
Getting Shallow: Living Life by Force or by Fun
After a life of digging deep for answers and trying to figure everything out, I’m learning to lighten up a bit and take more breaks. I'm picturing myself going with the flow, and floating on top of the water instead of diving in head first (sometimes into an empty pool). Maybe even turning life over to God and watching what he does, compared...
Actions are Mighty Loud (three examples of action, not just talk)
“From now on, I will …” “This is the last time I put up with …” “He/she will never again …” Fill in the blanks. Words speak volumes so I’m not diminishing their power. But actions are the convincing conversation. Here are three examples. His words: Well-known financial expert Dave Ramsey encourages a recession-proof lifestyle: set a budget,...
QTIP: Quit Taking it Personally
Quit taking it personally. Even popular blogger Seth Godin says “this is tough advice.” He follows up with, “Here's the thing: it's never personal. It's never about you.” His reasoning goes like this: no one really knows us, they only know themselves. Therefore, their reactions are about them. I’m pretty cool with that information when I’m the...
Freedom Rings (thongs and a Memorial Day tribute)
He walked into the jewelry store and stood in line behind me while I waited at the counter to pick up my repaired rings. While the clerk figured my bill, the gentleman stood patiently with the help of his cane. He mentioned to the lady working the counter that he was having trouble getting around. I turned to face him while he spoke. I would...
Hi, I’m Kim.
I write about Getting Your Own Life While Loving the People In It which means we live our lives, honor our emotions, and show up for our relationships.
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