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...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Jun 3rd, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie When I was a kid, my dad had a logging company. And he was never the type to sit behind a desk. His small, but profitable, operation relied on his physical labor alongside a small crew of workers. In our small neighborhood, Dad had to park the log truck at the […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
May 1st, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie I attended Pre-K-4 in a local church. We wore navy polo shirts and khaki skirts. Mom scooped my hair in half ponytails with matching bows. She has pictures of me at a square wooden desk, enormous against my small frame, with my crinkled brown paper bag lunch in the corner...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Apr 1st, 2024
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE With the warming temps, we crave outdoor activities and cleared indoor spaces. I, for one, dive headfirst into spring cleaning. Admittedly, I’m a cleaner by nature; my philosophy is that bringing something new into the house necessitates taking something out. Little gives...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Feb 29th, 2024
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE I admit it – I’m a people pleaser. Those who know me well are probably saying, “What? Blunt Meredith, who is first to put her foot down and call a spade and its bearer out for the ill intended?” Yes, I am one to speak up, especially for others, but not […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Jan 31st, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie We gathered at the funeral home – me, Mom, Dad – only one day after Sister’s passing. We huddled around the table, exchanged pleasantries with the funeral home director, and pieced together the people we knew in common. Turns out, the funeral director had gone...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Jan 2nd, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie Though it was only our second day in Paris, the itinerary had me positively giddy. We had a 9AM reservation at the Eiffel Tower, followed by a stroll down Rue Cler, the most famous market street in the city, and then an afternoon planned at Montmarte. I’ll save the Eiffel...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Dec 1st, 2023
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE Christmas is synonymous with lists, whether they be grocery lists, song lists, gift buying lists, etc – notably with small children, it can feel like a lot to do. With the hustle of the season, we all want to make sure everything is pristine for the biggest holiday ...
By Nathan Coker
In Meredith's Musings
Nov 1st, 2023
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE A sudden family death, particularly of a young person, is harrowing. When that death is your Baby Sister, it’s isolating. We aren’t taught to ponder the mortality of our siblings. They came into being relatively close to our own births, and to contemplate their mortality ...
