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Dock Tale Hour: For the love of a good boom

July 3, 2023

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…

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Dock Tale Hour: Perfectly Imperfect summer days

May 1, 2023

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…

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Dock Tale Hour: What say you?

March 23, 2022

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. Read the…

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Dock tale hour: Let it go! What’s out/What’s in for 2022

December 2, 2021

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…

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Dock Tale Hour: A Perfect Something for that Certain Someone

September 29, 2021

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…

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Dock Tale Hour: Holiday Desert

March 4, 2021

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. Read…

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Dock tale hour: House, home and relationships

January 1, 2021

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…

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Dock Tale Hour: Here we go again

September 1, 2020

In this candid piece, Kimba reflects on love, renewal, and unexpected second chances—blending vulnerability with optimism about opening oneself to possibility again. Read the full article…

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Dock Tale Hour: What did you just call me?!

July 1, 2020

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…

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Dock Tale Hour: Sundays at 5

May 5, 2020

Written during the shelter-in-place period, this introspective column captures the comfort of routine and the unexpected steadiness found in simple weekly rituals. Read the full article…

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