Kim Meyers
2020: The Year the Fair Was Canceled
The grounds are empty. Occasionally, the gravel track shows some signs of life as people walk laps. The grandstand sits empty in front of the track, appearing decrepit, weathered from the decades. There are...
Memories in Coffee
It started in a small restaurant, located inside a mall, demolished many years ago. Sunday afternoons, following church, was a special time for my mom and me. I remember the small squares of butter,...
I Didn’t Do Laundry and Here’s What Happened
No matter how many children you have or where you are in motherhood, life is chaotic.
Scheduling appointments, school events, evening activities, and commitments outside the home leave us with little breathing room. Housework consumes...
Kidney Donation: Sharing My Spare with a Complete Stranger
April is National Donate Life Month, and I’ve always been a supporter.
As a cousin of a woman in need of a double lung transplant, I am an advocate for becoming an organ, tissue,...
School Closure During a Pandemic: How You Can Help
March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization characterizes COVD-19 as a pandemic.
On the same day, our school district sent an email stating, “Starting Monday, March 16th up to Monday, April 20th, instruction will be...
My 20 Mom Truths
As a mom of four, I have learned a lot in a short time. I am by no means an expert. My oldest is only 9, and so I know I have years of...
The Damage in Empty Promises
In nursing school, I learned a lot about communication. When dealing with patients, we learned how to be an encourager and give hope through various forms of therapeutic communication. Therapeutic communication was especially useful...
Why Moms Are Superheroes
The words on my newest mug say, “super mom.” My daughter picked it out at her school’s Penguin Patch, a program that allows children to shop for their families. Knowing my love for coffee,...
Making Memories with Wall Calendars
Throughout my life, there was one gift that remained consistent during Christmas. It was a gift my brother, sister, and I expected. And though we knew what that flat square was in our mom’s...
Teddy Bear Towels: Adorable, Easy, and Affordable Gifts
I once received a gift for helping with my sister-in-law’s baby shower. A crafty woman, she came up with a unique but adorable gift for the hostesses. Shaped into a teddy bear, she gifted...