by kimhyland | Oct 17, 2018 | living well, Winsome Living
There’s a painting on my refrigerator. You know the kind. Watercolor trees, some grass, and a few unidentifiable bright lines. My granddaughter Amelia gave it to me, and that’s what makes it precious. Just around the corner, a print by Van Gogh hangs in the...
by kimhyland | Oct 10, 2018 | living well, Uncategorized, Winsome Living
“Peace, love, and joy are all we need to solve the world’s ills.” He spoke with thoughtfulness, conviction, and hope. The statement seemed as stereotypical as his sixties style, but I could tell he meant it. I’d just dropped off my son Daniel for...
by kimhyland | Sep 19, 2018 | living well, Winsome Living
I was a cheerleader once. Well, actually it was the pep squad, but we had pom-poms. I learned to do herkies and smile and wave my arms, and I almost got the splits. But I felt like a fake. The problem was I’ve always bent toward the introverted side of life....
by kimhyland | Sep 12, 2018 | Winsome Living
I almost stop breathing when I see this photo. It’s as if I don’t want to wake them. I imagine myself tiptoeing backwards and quietly shutting the door. Slowly turning the handle, so it doesn’t click shut. It’s a scene of raw tenderness. I know...
by kimhyland | Sep 5, 2018 | Winsome Living
Do you remember? The gentle comfort of water cradling your face, muffling sounds, embracing you in wet warmth. Like a womb. Hair floating mermaid-like. Whoosh, whoosh. Held, light, no cares. Joyful. Yesterday, I was at a local lake with my daughters and grandkids. In...