Weekend Happenings! (2023 #18)
A few notes from the weekend! (Thank you for bearing with me as I rework what this post is. A highlight reel wasn’t what I wanted anymore.) Thursday Highlight | A fun new mani from Lorena The last few times I’ve seen Lorena I’ve been a bit too out of...
The ripple effect
Since I’ve been taking better care of my body this year I’ve had more energy, and that’s made me feel a lot better physically, and that’s made me feel better mentally, and all of that has made me want to write more here! So using this blog as...
Random Thoughts Thursday 368
Today is my blogiversary! I have been blogging for 17 years! On July 3rd we planted trees and I was careful to avoid the poison ivy in our yard, but it showed up on my wrist a few days later and I am still suffering from it. It spread to my arms, shoulders, chest,...
Sixteen Year Blogiversary!
My blog turns 16 years old today! Woo hoo! This is supposed to spell out 16 in rocks. Shrug. If you still read my blog, drop a line and say hi in the comments! If you still read my blog and want a chance to win a Kim Hides the Rocks painted rock, drop a line in the...
Really just another rock post in disguise
Remember when blogging was in its heyday and it was an awesome way to connect with people, learn each other’s stories, and make new (possibly life-long) friendships?! That’s what happened to me. To this day, the majority of my closest friends (that I...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and am employed by the federal government. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂