Written during the shelter-in-place period, this introspective column captures the comfort of routine and the unexpected steadiness found in simple weekly rituals.
Dock Tale Hour
Dock Tale Hour: Sleep, Creep, Leap
Through the lens of seasonal transition, Kimba considers phases of growth and renewal that mirror both nature and personal development, connecting environmental change to evolving life chapters.
Dock Tale Hour: Happy Birthday, 2020. Make a wish!
Kimba ushers in the new year with humor and curiosity, reflecting on the symbolic power of fresh starts and the hopes we attach to turning the calendar page.
Dock Tale Hour: A gratitude attitude
In this heartfelt reflection, Kimba explores gratitude as a daily practice rather than a seasonal obligation, considering how appreciation can reshape perspective and strengthen connection.
Dock Tale Hour: Pain at the Air Pump
Blending lake life with relatable frustration, Kimba recounts a simple task that turns unexpectedly complicated, capturing the humor hidden in minor inconveniences.
Dock Tale Hour: It’s Puzzling
Through playful observation, Kimba reflects on how plans can quickly shift when the weather—or life—has other ideas, highlighting adaptability and the joy of changing course.
Dock Tale Hour: The more you know
Celebrating her love of trivia and random factoids, Kimba explores the delight of learning for learning’s sake and the unexpected connections that come from small details.
Dock Tale Hour: In praise of small towns
Kimba pays tribute to the charm and interconnectedness of small-town living, reflecting on how close-knit communities foster deeper relationships and meaningful moments.
Shorelines | Profile: Standing Tall
Kimberly profiles Justin Caskey, who after losing his leg to cancer as a teenager, refused to let adversity define him and ultimately returned to the water he loves. Through ingenuity, family support, and relentless determination, he engineered a modified wakeboard, reclaimed his passion, and continues to inspire others with his resilience and adventurous spirit. Read …
Unbreakable Bonds
Kimberly chronicles the remarkable story of a Smith Mountain Lake family affected by the rare genetic kidney disease FSGS, which has impacted multiple generations. Through extraordinary acts of love and faith, three family members became living kidney donors to save one another, culminating in a life-saving transplant for a young son and a powerful testament …