By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Mar 28th, 2025
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article by Meredith McKinnie As we meandered through the uncrowded London streets that Sunday morning, I glanced at Husband looking up randomly from Google Maps to confirm landmarks. We were headed to Brompton Cemetery in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Established in 1840, Brompton feat...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Feb 28th, 2025
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE Of my two daughters, the oldest is the performer (thus far). I noticed this about her as a baby. Before she even reached 12 months, her mouth stayed stretched across her face, proudly displaying toothless gums. She laughed incessantly, loved being watched, and rewarded at...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Jan 30th, 2025
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE A recently married couple flew to Paris yesterday for their honeymoon. They posted the quintessential plane pic before takeoff with the tagline “Je t’aime.” My mind flooded with memories of this past summer, the casual cafes on every corner throughout the City of Lights,...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Jan 3rd, 2025
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE Dear Bonnie, It’s almost January again. We used to celebrate your birthday; now we honor your passing. With the two occasions a mere two days apart, I toggle with acknowledging your loss, celebrating your life, or bridging both. Doesn’t one cancel the other, or does it on...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Dec 4th, 2024
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Anticipating the holiday season is quintessential to this time of year. At times, the anticipation exceeds the experience that can often be overshadowed by the hustle and bustle – so much to do, so little time, and so many memories to make. But when I think back on Christmases past, it’s not th...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Oct 31st, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie I was born in the same hospital where I delivered my two daughters. I’ve lived in three residences over the past 41 years, all within a 13-mile radius. To say I’ve stayed close to home is to put it mildly. Physical distance is essentially a foreign concept. Even as friend...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Oct 1st, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie Can you smell that crisp, fall air on its way? It’s hard still battling 90-degree temps, but my body can sense it. Fall has always been my favorite season as the holidays are approaching. Before having kids, I wouldn’t have counted Halloween in that category. I’m not a ho...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Sep 2nd, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie I’m not what I would call a music person. I have a blind spot for relevant artists, album titles, and whatever is the “it” genre at the moment. Other than my girls’ Taylor Swift obsession, I’m clueless. But in high school, amidst much less responsibility and the freedom t...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Jul 31st, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie My culinary interests exploded once I had children. Confined to the house by their very existence, I could no longer afford or find the time to visit my favorite local restaurants to indulge in new menu items. I sought a creative outlet to counteract the tireless and rout...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Jul 1st, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie I’ve never felt more American than two hours after landing in London. I had gifted myself the trip to London and Paris to celebrate a recent milestone and because I wanted alone time with Husband. Why not book two whole weeks in two other countries? Leading up to our depa...
