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Kim McKinney
Rogelio Calvo’s art currently being shown at the Iredell Arts Council
A reception to celebrate the October exhibition of artist Rogelio Calvo’s work was held Thursday night at the Iredell Arts Council gallery at the Old Jail. Many friends of both the arts and artist showed up to view his work and celebrate the exhibition.
My boyfriend let me manipulate him and I broke up with him
We met in college. We didn't go to the same universities, but his school was only about half an hour away from mine. It was certainly "like at first sight". There was a ton of chemistry. We shared a love of life, sarcasm, laughter, and great conversation.
Her husband was right to suspect my boyfriend and his wife were in a relationship
We had an odd relationship. I liked him. He was smart and funny and interesting. We had some common interests. In fact, that was how we met. Something just wasn't right, though. I couldn't put my finger on it. It was as though we had a great relationship on the phone, but when we went out together it was odd. Nothing I could put my finger on, but just not a lot of connection.
I deal with my mom's Alzheimer's with deflection
You know that little toddler trick. They fall down. Everyone pauses a second to see if they're hurt, including the toddler. Then everyone spontaneously claps and cheers for their amazing feat. Tears don't come. The toddler is all smiles and proud of themselves. They learn that taking a fall is a part of life and people appreciate their ability to recover.
Troutman ESC Park a Beautiful Place to Spend Time in the Sun
I have walked and run the Troutman trail from the Depot down to the Troutman Village shopping center many times. How did I miss there was a massive park just steps away? After realizing I may be missing something, I checked out the full Troutman ESC Park. I loved what I saw.
I’m|Possible to celebrate inclusivity, fashion, film, and fun at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Kelly Melerine and his son CadePhoto by Don Porter Photography. Fun, fashion and films. The upcoming event called "I'm|Possible " will bring all three to Charlotte on October 9th, along with a grown-up celebration of inclusion.
Friday night’s Art Crawl in Statesville - and the Savannah Sipping Society at the Sharpe House
Kristie Darling with her quilt squaresPhoto by Kim McKinney. It was a beautiful Friday night in downtown Statesville, with more than 75 artists out and about town exhibiting all different kinds of art. From quilts to woodworking to painting to pottery to glass to photography to writing to music - the town was certainly alive with activity.
Conversation with a homeless guy
I will never forget him, though this happened years ago. We took a group of teens on an inner-city missions trip in Washington D.C. We partnered with a group called the Center for Student Missions, now called City Service Mission, which worked with many different types of serving ministries in the D.C. area.
Preventing Suicide by Creating a Community that is Aware
Suicide awareness advocate Susan Tolle- Photo by Kim McKinney. When the coronavirus pandemic started, the fear of many people involved in suicide prevention, or with at-risk loved ones, was that the suicide rate was going to skyrocket. That didn't happen.
Saturday Was Family Day at Statesville's Rescue Ranch
It was Family Day on Saturday at the Rescue Ranch in Statesville, N.C. and many came out to enjoy all of the fantastic things that awaited them. Kids certainly enjoyed the animals, feeding the goats and sheep. Kids and parents alike seemed to respect the "Please Don't Feed Fingers to the Animals" signs. No fingers were lost in our time there.
“Aulcie” Chosen Best of Festival at the Full Bloom Film Festival in Statesville This Weekend
The crowd starts to gather at the Full Bloom Film FestivalPhoto by Kim McKinney. Aulcie, was chosen Best in Festival at the Full Bloom Film Festival in Statesville, NC this weekend. The film was written and directed by Dani Menkin, whose 2016 documentary “On the Map” was the story of the first European championship won by the Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv team, in 1977.
Juan Pablo Reyes Premieres His Film "Samland" at Statesville's Full Bloom Film Festival
From the film "Samland"Photo by Desiree Lavalette/Dray Digital. It took Juan Pablo Reyes over seven years to bring his first film "Samland" from concept to completion. This Friday Reyes will see the reaction of a public audience as he attends the premiere of his film at the Full Bloom Film Festival in Statesville, NC.
Take a Walk in a Sunflower Maze at Beaver Farms
"I don't think there's anything on this planet that more trumpets life that the sunflower. For me that's because of the reason behind its name. Not because it looks like the sun but because it follows the sun. During the course of the day, the head tracks the journey of the sun across the sky. A satellite dish for sunshine. Wherever light is, no matter how weak, these flowers will find it. And that's such an admirable thing. And such a lesson in life." - Helen Mirren.
Westglow Spa - There’s a Reason They Have Been the Number One Destination Spa in the Country
Over the years the Westglow Resort & Spa in Blowing Rock, NC has ranked as one of the top ten destination spas in the world. In fact, it was ranked as the top destination spa in the country by Travel + Leisure in 2017.
Stasia Dempster Trains You to Train Your Dog
It was Saturday morning and dogs and their people were gathering at Highland Canine Training. While the school in Harmony, NC, actually does train people to be professional dog trainers, this morning's session was especially for Obedience Class - dog owners learning how to train their dog.
The Historic Sharpe House's Savannah Sipping Society Promises Laughs Southern-Style
Three women, who have each experienced an upheaval in their lives, attend the same hot yoga class. Each escapes from the class after deciding hot yoga is not for them. They all end up at a local juice bar, where they meet and bond and begin a journey of growth together.
Iredell Arts Council’s August Local Artist Spotlight Shows a Wealth of Talent
Each month the Iredell Arts Council sponsors a Local Artist Spotlight for area musicians. This is a totally free show to attend in person, but is also available on Facebook Live and YouTube. It is one of the bestt events you should be attending in Iredell County.
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I love stories of people and places and enjoy telling these stories. I live in my hometown of Statesville, NC, in the Charlotte area, and love to show how lovely life is here. More is going on than may meet the eye. I also enjoy expanding throughout North Carolina to show the places and activities and people that make me believe life is fascinating and travel as much as I can, so write about that, too. I also have a passion for justice and a special interest in accessible healthcare, including treatment for drug and alcohol dependency. I am a woman of faith, joy, laughter, adventure, and live life to the full. Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kimmckinney719 or my blog KimberleyMcKinney.com or https://kimmckinney719.medium.com.
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