Drawing on her Florida roots, Kimba embraces summertime traditions and the simple pleasures of warm-weather gatherings along the lake.
Dock Tale Hour
Dock Tale Hour: For the love of a good boom
As fireworks illuminate the lake, Kimba reflects on the shared excitement and nostalgia surrounding Independence Day celebrations and the magic of community moments along the water’s edge.
Dock Tale Hour: Perfectly Imperfect summer days
Revisiting memories of growing up in Florida, Kimba celebrates carefree childhood summers and the beauty found in life’s imperfections—highlighting spontaneity, warmth, and the freedom of the season.
Dock Tale Hour: What say you?
In this lively, conversation-driven column, Kimba explores the art of communication—especially the spirited back-and-forth of married life—and how small exchanges shape relationships over time.
Dock tale hour: Let it go! What’s out/What’s in for 2022
Kimberly shares her love of list-making while playfully outlining what she hopes to leave behind in 2021 and embrace in 2022. From trading staycations for real vacations to choosing making memories over hoarding toilet paper, she encourages readers to welcome the new year with optimism, activity, and a fresh perspective. Read the full article →
Dock Tale Hour: A Perfect Something for that Certain Someone
As the holidays approach, Kimba shares her thoughtful (and sometimes humorous) search for meaningful gifts, highlighting the care behind giving and the joy of choosing something truly personal.
Dock Tale Hour: Holiday Desert
Kimba reflects on the quieter stretch between winter and spring at the lake, capturing seasonal restlessness with humor and the anticipation of brighter days ahead.
Dock tale hour: House, home and relationships
Kimberly reflects on her love of home and garden shows, observing how house hunting and renovations often mirror the dynamics of relationships. Using humorous examples from reality TV, she draws parallels between maintaining a home and nurturing a marriage, emphasizing communication, compromise, and addressing small issues before they grow. Read the full article →
Dock Tale Hour: Here we go again
In this candid piece, Kimba reflects on love, renewal, and unexpected second chances—blending vulnerability with optimism about opening oneself to possibility again.
Dock Tale Hour: What did you just call me?!
With playful humor, Kimba shares a behind-the-scenes look at the quirks of writing—especially when words take on lives of their own—and the unintended consequences that can follow.