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 Share Your World 2016-Week 44

Posted on November 2, 2016 by kimboxin • 14 Comments

Time to Share My World again, and Cee has come up with some great questions this week.  What was your favorite subject in school? Definately English! Haha…see what I did there? I spelled definitely wrong. Seriously though, I loved English and creative writing. If you could have a servant come to your house every day for two … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – 2016 Week 37

Posted on September 15, 2016 by kimboxin • 12 Comments

It’s time for Cee’s Share Your World Challenge again! Cee’s Questions: Have you ever owned a rock, pet rock, or gem that is not jewerly?  So many , and Derek always rolls his eyes! I’m a bit of a “rock hound” but we don’t actually live in a place where any gems are found. I’m  constantly  picking … Continue reading →

Phrase Origins Part 2
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Phrase Origins Part 2

Posted on September 8, 2016 by kimboxin • 3 Comments

  It’s here! The much anticipated follow up to my first post about where common phrases originated Fun facts . I know all ten of you who liked it, have been waiting with baited breath for the sequel! Baited Breath? If you’re not walking around with a worm on your tongue, it’s bated breath. The term  Bated … Continue reading →

Living It Up At The KOA
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Living It Up At The KOA

Posted on July 23, 2016 by kimboxin • 8 Comments

Derek is a tough guy, but he’s not a “camping guy”.  As a Chef, he gets burned on a daily basis, and gets cut, clear through to the bone. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve had to super-glue his wounds together. Yep. Super-glue. He takes it all in stride, but he HATES … Continue reading →

What’s The This One?
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What’s The This One?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by kimboxin • 27 Comments

I admit it…I’m stupefied by people’s stupidity, and I’m dumbfounded by their…well, you get it. I’m not gonna alliterate you to death, but sometimes I’m so tempted to say “use your words” to perfect  strangers. Case study #1 An almost grown man pointed to the dessert case and asked, “What’s the this one?” He was … Continue reading →

Free Money From Big Brother
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Free Money From Big Brother

Posted on June 21, 2016 by kimboxin • 23 Comments

What a day for checking my inbox! If you know me, you’ll know that I’m always on the hunt for a deal. Hell, I even check the parking meters for spare change on my walk back from work. I have four chances of winning, so the odds are usually in my favor. I grew up … Continue reading →

The Smell Of Childhood Memories
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The Smell Of Childhood Memories

Posted on June 2, 2016 by kimboxin • 12 Comments

The breeze shifted the other day, and something made me think of home.Some faint fragrance triggered childhood memories.  We live in such a hyper-visual age that it’s easy to forget how impactful our sense of smell is. Can you smell a memory? I can, and if you close your eyes and think back, I bet … Continue reading →

Dark Horse: Cee’s B&W Foto Challenge
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Dark Horse: Cee’s B&W Foto Challenge

Posted on May 10, 2016 by kimboxin • 19 Comments

The challenge is black and white/ facial features (human or animal). One of these animals is alive, and one has been waiting for their Geppetto to bring them to life. Can you guess which is which? 🤔 Stop! Horses! By now, Derek is used to my incomplete sentences and knows to pull over when I … Continue reading →

The Zoo, A Moo & A Ghost Town View
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The Zoo, A Moo & A Ghost Town View

Posted on May 4, 2016 by kimboxin • 18 Comments

   When you are consumed by wanderlust, but can’t travel travel, a day trip can be like a band aid for the soul-sick. The NC Zoo is just about as far into the middle of nowhere as you can get, and I loved every second of the 3+ hour round trip.  I’m always astounded by … Continue reading →

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The Bigotry Loop: Pear Jam Cancels NC Concerts

Posted on April 19, 2016 by kimboxin • 7 Comments

PEARL JAM STATEMENT: It is with deep consideration and much regret that we must cancel the Raleigh show in North Carolina on April 20th. This will be upsetting to those who have tickets and you can be assured that we are equally frustrated by the situation. The HB2 law that was recently passed is a despicable … Continue reading →

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