tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198960032024-03-05T00:01:17.814-06:00WornoutwomanAn author, working mom and believer, writing about life along the way. Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.comBlogger391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-59743831090339078932021-01-18T12:59:00.002-06:002021-01-18T12:59:18.763-06:00A NOVEL THOUGHT<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLBCcdl5h2HtrK7CJi0FvNYCRGHMI48PNOZE_BRoARlSkt9SPVfO3Al-kyb8NRRgs5VUMOhjzby0tJoi_YZFlAjAfe6UNZHDdXODEYHFFgZSJ3yceomI7LBeWmXED9ySbqOiSEg/s2048/a+novel+thought+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLBCcdl5h2HtrK7CJi0FvNYCRGHMI48PNOZE_BRoARlSkt9SPVfO3Al-kyb8NRRgs5VUMOhjzby0tJoi_YZFlAjAfe6UNZHDdXODEYHFFgZSJ3yceomI7LBeWmXED9ySbqOiSEg/w428-h285/a+novel+thought+banner.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">For those podcast listeners out there, I invite you to stop by <a href="https://anchor.fm/kimberly-mckay">A NOVEL THOUGHT</a>. When 2020 imploded on the world, we all found ourselves with a bit of extra time on our hands. Some like my mom, picked up painting while I started a podcast. You can listen to the trailer here: <a href="https://anchor.fm/kimberly-mckay/episodes/ep-eif9ah">TRAILER </a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #5f6369; font-family: Karla, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">I interview those in and outside the writing & entertainment industry for a comprehensive look at the world, highlighting people who are trailblazers in their fields. A Novel Thought focuses on a variety of topics, but all will be thought-provoking and uplifting.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'd love it if you stopped by! And if you're doing something NEW in your world, I'd love to hear from you. Maybe YOU would be a fit for my podcast.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Here's to a NEW thing in the NEW YEAR. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/anovelthoughtpodcast/videos/121090569836031">Check out a short clip from my latest episode.</a></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p></blockquote><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/anovelthoughtpodcast/videos/121090569836031"></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-64183580189099329432020-12-22T16:02:00.001-06:002020-12-22T16:02:50.707-06:00The Ripple Effect Podcast w/ Kimberly McKay<iframe style="background-image:url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hnVG67UfP08/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/hnVG67UfP08" frameborder="0"></iframe>Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-85004237858988449192020-12-07T17:41:00.004-06:002020-12-07T17:43:10.804-06:00The Night Before Christmas...<p>When our kids are little, it's all about getting them to sleep as every sound 'could' be Santa or his reindeer on the roof. It's pleading for a bit of shut-eye to get those last-minute gifts wrapped - the ones that were not under the tree the night before. </p><p>Each year, that Christmas magic wanes a bit as kids mature. You enter certain phases where they've outgrown toys and you struggle with what to get for them. You ask for lists, but half the time relatives don't understand what your kid has even listed. It's almost more work explaining what an Ocarina of Time is and why it's important than it is to just order it yourself and slap a "from Nana" label on it.</p><p>The Christmas you never see coming is the one right before they leave home. The one where it's the last year before college and they've matured into this adult - this person who you always knew they'd be but just couldn't fathom it.</p><p>It hit me today. With this being my kid's senior year - this is his last Christmas as a resident in our house. Will he be home next Christmas? Yes, but he'll be traveling home for it. He'll be coming home, anxious to leave to get back to his life. I remember being that age. I came home, but I was an entirely new person with experiences that had shaped me into an independent adult - ready to leave when the break was over.</p><p>So, this Christmas - I made the guys decorate the tree with me because, for the last couple of years, my son has been too busy with his friends or homework. This year, I didn't take no for an answer. It'll be the last year he will be here to help me. And my heart is breaking just a bit...</p><p>Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Cherish every moment.</p><p><br /></p>Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-86519502660445157342020-08-22T18:10:00.002-05:002020-08-22T18:10:16.283-05:00Okinawan food brand ambassador, Diana Bishop<p>Okinawan food brand ambassador, Diana Bishop talks about how her passion project is bringing Okinawan-American families together over the dinner table.</p><p>It's an interesting listen!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyT4qKc9D6w5fMqrWfvIwQyrxstHfS1QOzSkG5bRqy95H1noX2F0YEghPZT6Hxbf4lNPjcoWh_Kf48lK5tg4P8-9OPcwHinUqpxhccVJ7OActJId3q4B_TmkfodnSg6Tsf9XqOmw/s1062/PODCAST+TEMPLATE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="1062" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyT4qKc9D6w5fMqrWfvIwQyrxstHfS1QOzSkG5bRqy95H1noX2F0YEghPZT6Hxbf4lNPjcoWh_Kf48lK5tg4P8-9OPcwHinUqpxhccVJ7OActJId3q4B_TmkfodnSg6Tsf9XqOmw/w512-h509/PODCAST+TEMPLATE.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out my podcast <a href="https://anchor.fm/kimberly-mckay" target="_blank">A NOVEL THOUGHT</a> at most any streaming service like Spotify, Apple, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or you can find it here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://anchor.fm/kimberly-mckay">https://anchor.fm/kimberly-mckay</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you like what you hear - click the support button.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-58442858819416370192020-08-18T11:21:00.004-05:002020-08-18T11:22:46.282-05:00My Interview with Jeff Vande Zande, author, poet, screenwriter, and professor.<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIAZTdc-_wo4AYkysoVhLhmcaUSNP_GJKoeMSenTNzfVMZ81UKPl0ry0R0VAPBuemdgc_gJ8fT31oNdyZxGYtntQUOTghQ2BFXU7v2M8F8nohF8bxOfGxvH1rrntbtn5Bs-4V__Q/s488/Screen+Shot+2020-08-18+at+11.19.30+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="324" data-original-width="488" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIAZTdc-_wo4AYkysoVhLhmcaUSNP_GJKoeMSenTNzfVMZ81UKPl0ry0R0VAPBuemdgc_gJ8fT31oNdyZxGYtntQUOTghQ2BFXU7v2M8F8nohF8bxOfGxvH1rrntbtn5Bs-4V__Q/w160-h106/Screen+Shot+2020-08-18+at+11.19.30+AM.png" width="160" /></a></div><p></p><p>Yesterday, I had the honor of sitting down with one of the most well-rounded creators I know. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Vande_Zande" target="_blank">Jeff Vande Zande</a> gave me insight into his background and tips for new writers. If you're an aspiring writer, author, or creative - you should check out 'A Novel Thought.' It's only 30 minutes of your time but well worth it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here's a link to my <a href="https://anchor.fm/kimberly-mckay/episodes/Interview-with-professor--writer--poet--and-screenwriter-Jeff-Vande-Zande-ei9v8h/a-a2vm8kg" target="_blank">PODCAST</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-62264524619977833712020-07-27T14:46:00.000-05:002020-07-27T14:47:07.636-05:00<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0yPQunXKDQIaIoE3ARtnweZ6phNRz478R7_x6BRnd7V4zlAFJ5eyT_k-SGhwPwc0F6O7qpCn8HtspBBbgY4SF2GTPcp3K3MxhN45sh6QL4E3NrUv5EaMZEDiU66BtVjzDq32PQ/s1082/Screen+Shot+2020-07-27+at+2.23.12+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="1082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0yPQunXKDQIaIoE3ARtnweZ6phNRz478R7_x6BRnd7V4zlAFJ5eyT_k-SGhwPwc0F6O7qpCn8HtspBBbgY4SF2GTPcp3K3MxhN45sh6QL4E3NrUv5EaMZEDiU66BtVjzDq32PQ/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-07-27+at+2.23.12+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">July is coming to a close, bringing the first half of 2020 to a place where the world is ready. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ready for the new normal - whatever that is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ready for things to settle down (cue the aliens). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ready for a vacation that isn't taken with the nagging thought in the back of their mind of 'is this safe?' </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ready to NOT have to defend their decision to mask or not to mask. That's truly a good question, but I'm going to leave it right here ... and walk away from it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think my biggest concern is how divided our communities and nation has become. I'll defend my right to wear a mask just as much as I defend your right not to wear one. Can you say the same? If you're an anti-masker, will you respect those who aren't? I hope so because the anger in our hearts has to stop. If you watch the national news, you'll see the outright childish behavior as people wipe their snotty noses on employees' shirts because they've been asked to don a mask. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />I could get into a debate here about the kids who were raised without an ounce of discipline as they're still toddlers throwing tantrums as adults. I won't. I just want to ask some of the most important questions yet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Can we agree to disagree and still show kindness?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Can we bridge the great divide?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Will we think outside ourselves with the understanding that we could be asymptomatic affecting others?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Will the election surprisingly make COVID disappear? (cue conspiracy theorists)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is our new normal?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How can we breathe when our fellow man doesn't have the same courtesy? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which is greater? The whole or the sum of its parts? And can we recognize that one person's actions shouldn't convict an entire group? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While we are different colors, can we embrace people as humans who have beautifully created hearts and minds no matter their color?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Are we now better prepared since we've gone through a pandemic? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What's next?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Is it 2021 yet?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-54389183332791182972019-12-19T09:31:00.003-06:002020-01-21T15:23:37.613-06:00Mr. Rogers Would be Sad <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have to admit. I've not watched the news in a very long time,
because of how the negativity has hit an all-time high. The few seconds it may
be on stresses me out, and when we are stressed - we're not at our best. It's
hard to be fair or kind when your heart is full of chaos.<br />
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heated conversations. You all know I stay far away from anything political when
posting. This is purely an observation from the heart. So please, no comments
that spur anger from anyone.<br />
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My husband and I are not straight-party voters. We look at
issues on both sides of the fence to see what is right for us and how we can
vote to make our world a better place. This world has become SO 'us vs. them.'
that it's harmful to the process of what our country was founded on. People
can't even express an opinion without backlash or being polarized as a villain
if it's against popular opinion. It is no longer possible to learn from one
another if we stop listening and trying to see things from other's points of
view when we're so egotistical that we only care about our own.<br />
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I cannot believe how much hatefulness (from both sides of the
fence) is ruling the airwaves. No matter if you're a D or an R or something
else in-between, we should pray for our country, the leaders, and the ones in
power so that they humble themselves and do what's best for our country (and
not their egos).<br />
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This is a matter of the heart of those making or breaking the
rules which have the power to know better (ON BOTH SIDES). Anyone with a heart
should be on their knees, asking God that he help us because our country is ...
sigh. I'm leaving it right there. I'm sad that we can't all just get along.
Naive as that is - we learned it in Kindergarten, so why can't we care about our
neighbors as adults? Mr. Rogers would be sad. I know I am.<br />
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Who is up for more Christmas movies? </div>
Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-15033655521890987912019-11-17T22:19:00.005-06:002020-01-21T15:21:39.467-06:00Designated Survivor Killed Off by the F-Bomb<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My father always said that when people use swear words, it's because they're not able to hold an intelligent conversation. I never understood how true that was until I grew up and became a mom later in life. <br />
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First, let me state this loud and clear, I don't judge people if they do curse. In my younger years, I was known to let a few fly here and there - and as a military brat, I've heard my fair share.<br />
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But, as a writer, I've learned that the truly gifted writers are the ones who can spin a story with wit, charm, and fantastic banter without using curse words as a crutch. And, that's what they are - a crutch - a filler and a crass one at that.<br />
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The above scenario - the writing with wit and all that charm is what Designator Survivor used to be for its first two seasons. It was a great show I could watch with my teen and trust me, teens are not TV watchers. They're on Youtube or playing video games. Watching TV is the last thing on their agenda. For my guy to sit through a whole show says something about the plot, characters, and WRITING.<br />
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I was so hooked on Designated Survivor that I need a tub of ice cream after the season two finale. When I realized I couldn't stream another episode, I sat up, screaming, "NO!" So, I faithfully waited for another season so I could find out if Emily - played by Italia Ricci - was actually a traitor or caught up in yet another web of deceit and an innocent bystander.<br />
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When I found out season 3 was ready to view - I yelled across the house to tell my kid about it. He ran to the living room to meet me so we could watch the season opener. Within minutes, he looked at me - one eyebrow up and wincing as if in pain.<br />
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What was a fantastic show was tanked by a writing team, thinking it would be cool to use the F-word in every other sentence.<br />
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Fast forward to today, and I just saw the show has been canceled. No surprise there, but what a shame because this show had lasting power if only the show's writers had their finger on the pulse of America and not just Hollywood's. The two are vastly different, and sadly, they lost their fans in a matter of five minutes into season 3.<br />
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That being said - I loved the actors on this show. The ensemble that the casting director created in the diverse cast was by far my favorite set of characters. It's too bad the writing killed the show.<br />
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-82847672151039812652019-08-25T18:34:00.000-05:002020-01-21T15:20:16.074-06:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-21661813909715943692019-07-03T21:00:00.002-05:002020-01-21T15:19:48.002-06:00A Frog Haunting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-56271242862218473832019-03-31T21:14:00.000-05:002020-01-21T15:16:09.185-06:00His Timing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-41913104703689913552019-02-22T09:18:00.000-06:002020-01-21T15:15:23.159-06:00He Sees YOU<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">In reading Luke 5 today - here is what hit me. When Jesus performed the miracle - the gathering of fish so abundant that the fishermen's net broke. The even was clearly overwhelming to those around him. After all, they had fished all night with nothing to show for it.</span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></h2>
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-26460961320405793652018-12-31T23:15:00.000-06:002020-01-21T15:14:08.930-06:002019 Bits of Wisdom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-18027142366666187472018-10-24T19:06:00.002-05:002020-01-21T15:13:19.715-06:00So Apparently, I Swear in German<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Recently, my son got his learner's permit, which is enough to make any parent reflect on when they started driving. I'll never forget that period in my life. After I took driver's ed and was about to obtain my license, my father got orders that took us overseas where I had to learn how to drive on the left-hand side of the road and read signs in another language. As if driving on in our country wasn't overwhelming enough! </div>
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The rules of the road in Okinawa were quite a bit different than here. Over there, there was an unwritten rule that people jokingly referred to as the 'ten-car rule.' As long as cars kept going through red lights - everyone else followed as if no one saw that it was time to stop. By about the tenth car in line, someone would eventually obey the traffic light. Then, there were other instances when you might have seen someone driving on the sidewalk to avoid a traffic jam - or driving down the bike lane. So, yeah, you could say my driving skills were a bit backward.</div>
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By the time I came to college and tested for my American license, I felt like I was a pro - a real road warrior, while my driving instructor at the DMV would say differently. About the time I entered the 'deceleration' ramp toward oncoming traffic - my instructor flipped his lid with good reason. If I'd seen a handful of cars exiting a highway and coming for me, I'd have lost it too.</div>
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Some great memories I've made with my son so far? When I drove him to get his permit, he mastered the aux chord and hi-jacked my stereo system to play all his favorite '80's music. I was amazed to find out that most of his favorites are the same as mine - Billy Idol, Michael Jackson, Dead or Alive, Journey, Toto, Men at Work, and many, many more ...</div>
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-76432377230195408732018-01-27T11:43:00.001-06:002020-01-21T15:10:01.781-06:00See you soon, Susan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When my son was about three - I realized that my life had become central to just being a mom and a wife. I looked around at my relationships and realized my best friends were my husband, mom, and my sister.</div>
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Don't get me wrong! Those are great best friends to have. They're all wonderful caring people who want the best for me. But ... sometimes a girl just needs a BFF who has no family ties.</div>
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It was then that I looked at my life and realized what a vast hole was within as I had no friend to call and just 'talk' or bond with. I had plenty of casual friends, acquaintances, and really close long-distance friends, yet there was no one at the same stage in life that I could bond with.</div>
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I soon prayed and asked God to send me someone that was in the same boat as me - someone who needed a loyal friend and that would 'fit'. That very next day, I sat next to a blue-eyed, blond, friendly face at my son's soccer game. Although I knew who Susan was - because her son and mine played intermural toddler soccer together - I never had really been able to connect with her. </div>
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I'll never forget that first day we clicked on the sidelines and I realized that she was someone I could really enjoy spending time with. I don't remember if we exchanged numbers. I don't remember how we even started hanging out. All I know is that we were so much alike and had so many of the same likes, flaws, personality quirks, and sense of humor that being a friend with her was as easy as breathing. There was no pretense. Our friendship felt more like a sisterhood. It didn't hurt that our sons were friends and our husbands were so much alike that they were often the source of our jokes.</div>
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Fast forward twelve years and I'm once again suffering from a deep hole in my heart. My dear friend, Susan, has been gone for just over a month. She was taken too soon and fought a very long battle with cancer. And, I hate you, cancer ... I really do. Even though it took her in the end, Susan still won because of all the lives she touched by being the toughest and most fierce warrior known to man.</div>
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Her bright shining smile and strong faith and zest for life left an impact on everyone she met. Her laughter and fierce humor were magnetic to all of us that had the honor of knowing her. She would be the first person to point out any and all typos in this post, but would also be the first to tell me how much she loved what it said and how it made her feel. She was my biggest fan and me, hers. </div>
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When this ever-clinging melancholy wraps around my heart like saran wrap would, I have to focus on the blessings to push forward.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">She is finally free from her <a class="" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leiomyosarcoma">leiomyosarcoma</a>. She is surely running around heaven with a huge smile.</li>
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Susan, I miss you. And, although, I can't pick up the phone and call you - I still feel like you're here. Although you can't talk back to me, I find myself speaking to you in a room when no one is around. And I know things on your side of things has different timing than where I am. My time will seem like the blink of an eye - just like <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+3%3A8&version=ESV" target="_blank">the Bible</a> says - while you'll have waited a short time for your loved ones to join you. I meant it when I said, 'I'll see you soon'. For me, it will take many many years - and since I have no idea what that looks like for you - I'll just keep doing things down here in your honor that would make you proud.</div>
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With only days until the new year, I think we're all breathing a sigh of relief to start a new chapter as 2017 comes to a close.<br />
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This last year has been filled with so much negative press, political rhetoric, scandals, and media mayhem that I'm ready - like most people I know - to let it all go.<br />
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So, I'm asking you to look toward 2018 with a goal in mind. Some call it a New Year's resolution, but I'm not a big believer in those. I think we should make our lives better EVERY DAY not just at the first of the New Year.<br />
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Find within yourself three ways you can improve your life, the lives around you, and your community. Approach those three goals (whether it be letting go of anger, volunteering in your church or community, or supporting a cause) with the intent to make it a year-long campaign.<br />
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Focus on what you can do to improve the world around you and LET GO of the negativity that others fall prey to.<br />
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-80146126973041941902017-09-11T19:32:00.001-05:002020-01-21T15:07:28.780-06:005 STARS <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I found my first review on Goodreads today. I was like - YES! People are surprised and feeling - truly feeling - the emotion that I poured into every page. <br />
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So far Amazon has four reviews - all 5-stars.<br />
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From the day I started writing this one - God whispered in my heart, 'This is the one.' I don't know the extent of what that means until all the chips fall, but so far this is starting out much better than the other books I've released! <br />
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If you've never read any of my books --- YOU NEED TO START WITH THIS ONE.<br />
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It's something special ... the synopsis tells a bit of the story, but by no means delves into the whole thing. There's not enough room on the back cover of a book to give readers a glimpse of what truly is between the pages.<br />
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If you're able to read this one - please leave me a review. Reviews are how other readers find me.<br />
So, I thank you in advance!<br />
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AND THANK YOU, NELL! I'm honored you like my books.</div>
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-41149078873566897762017-09-05T12:30:00.000-05:002020-01-21T15:06:21.882-06:00In the Electronic Age<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How many of us are so attached to our phones or our games that we would have a sense of anxiety without them? Studies show iPhone anxiety is a real condition, and, trust me, most of us feel it on some level every day.<br />
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How many times do you wander the house when you can't remember where you put your phone? How about when your phone slips between the seats of your car? It's a mini-panic attack in the making.<br />
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Imagine this times a thousand if for some reason we lost access to power. How would your world change? How would medicine get sent to the pharmacy in a timely manner? If computers were a thing of the past, how would we stay connected or get our jobs done? It gives me chills to think of how our lives would change.<br />
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Well, a very smart group of people decided to write, produce, and make a series about this very thing with 'Our Daily Bread'.<br />
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The series opens on seven millennial women who are fixated on the electronics in their lives to either aid them with their downtime or their careers, which happens to be producing a television cooking show. Due to the result of a sun-flare, which comes a bit too close to the earth, all power, including the batteries in the cars, are affected. Everything shuts down in an instant and all lives change forever.<br />
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This series premieres THIS WEEK and it looks to be one that everyone will connect with.<br />
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Take some time to watch it with your family. Let it start discussions. Put away your electronics ... okay, not the television ...but all handheld or desktop personal devices and use this show as a tool to open discussion.<br />
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-90319686920901742922017-07-26T19:54:00.000-05:002020-01-21T15:06:05.553-06:00Pre-Order Endless Possibilities Now<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The launch party is set for October 1st in Oklahoma City. If prizes, a signed copy of my latest book, and a fun atmosphere sound like a good time to you - then go to my <a href="http://www.kimberlymckayauthor.com/" target="_blank">author site</a> and subscribe to get details about the party.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For now, for those of you who are not local and can not travel to OKC for your own signed copy - you can <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Endless-Possibilities-Spiritual-Kimberly-McKay-ebook/dp/B0747PHM3C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501116707&sr=8-2&keywords=kimberly+mckay" target="_blank">pre-order it here</a> so when September 24th rolls around the e-book will download to your Ipad or Kindle. </span><br />
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-7361763130292149012017-07-15T10:12:00.000-05:002020-01-21T15:05:36.831-06:00Victory for Victoria<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Although this is not typically my kind of genre, I stepped outside my box to experience something new, with the Warble by Victoria Simcox. And, am I glad I did.<br />
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The Warble is a pleasant surprise in that it's not just a tale of fantasy. It holds truth and real-life principles that are steadfast in our real lives. The main character, Kristina, holds the pain of rejection from society or her peers. Through her suffering, one person sees her potential and offers her a gift in the Warble - an unsuspecting metal ball that is the key to her destiny through another world - one where Kristina is labeled 'The Chosen One'.<br />
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There are threads that point to God and his everlasting love in this book. The story parallels Jesus' return and his victory over a fallen world. Those that have the faith - will see it. Those that don't want religion thrown in their face don't have to worry because it's so slight all you'll uncover is a really good book that offers a story of good triumphing over evil.<br />
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Any parent looking for an intriguing and thoughtful series for their kids should look at this one. The Warble is book one of the Bernovem series. You can rest assured this story is a shining light in the dark sea of kid series, which are far more graphic than they should be.<br />
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The Warble holds truths that we all carry near our hearts with friendships that form through tragedy and triumph, confidence that builds through self-discovery, and triumph that allow us all to cheer for the victor who's slain the proverbial dragon.<br />
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-32571358760614501432017-06-22T12:39:00.001-05:002017-06-22T12:39:35.699-05:00Stay Tuned<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Stay tuned for a release date for my sixth novel. Thanks to all of you, who read and support my books. I appreciate each one of you!<br />
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-51940661269381479042017-06-16T19:15:00.000-05:002020-01-21T15:04:53.408-06:00A State of Mind<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was raised running around barefoot on an island, where we only wore shoes when we had to. When I absolutely was forced to wear shoes - I slipped my toes into my favorite slippah's.<br />
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Then, I moved to Oklahoma and as far as the eye could see - people wore boots. Although I think cowboy boots are great, it just wasn't what I had grown up in. So in the dead of winter - I was still rocking my flip flops whenever I could.<br />
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Now 27 years later - they're everywhere! And, it makes my heart happy to see how many jet around in those small shoes that are so freeing. They not only allow our feet to breathe during a hot summer but they instill a vacation mindset. I think everyone has an extra pep in their step when the slip-on theirs. Nowadays, they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are blinged out. Some are furry or fluffy. And some are cushioned and comfy.<br />
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While here I am - still rocking my island girl style with the basic plastic slippah's ... or to most everyone else - flip flops.<br />
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-70371244049299020272017-06-11T18:49:00.000-05:002017-06-11T18:51:37.335-05:00Wonder Woman - Must See Film This Summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">From start to finish, this film was spellbinding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the second it came on screen, an action-filled soundtrack paired with flat two-dimensional graphics flooded the screen & allowed a glimpse of Wonder Woman’s journey in life before she evolved into a pop culture world-while phenomenon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her Amazon spirit set an entirely different tone for anyone who was used to the television version of Diana Prince. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This film starts in today’s time with a mysterious photo delivery from a WWI era.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s Diana posing center with two soldiers on either side of her – all with a victorious smile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of those soldiers being Chris Pine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Without giving away too many details of the film, which centers around the dated photo mentioned earlier, this story spans the gamut of Diana’s life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It gives a peek into her life from her precarious youth, as she yearned to be a warrior princess like the other Amazonian warriors on the island, to her adult years as she accompanied Chris Pine, a Brittish spy masquerading as a German pilot, from the beaches of Themyscira, her home island, to the real world, where she attempts to hunt down her nemesis, Aries, the god of war.</span></div>
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<![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I highly recommend this film for men and women alike as there’s plenty of gore, action, and fight scenes that will satisfy the male population while providing insight into the female psyche offering a glimpse of humanity, tenderness, and passion for humankind. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(okay and a glimpse of Chris Pine’s almost naked body – that alone makes this is a must-see film).</span></div>
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Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.com0