Photo: Buckle

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I bought this suitcase on a thrifting excursion. I’m not sure what I liked so much about it, but I had to have it. You can see a color shot of it here. If I traveled more, this would be my suitcase. Until then, I’m thinking it will serve as storage for our winter gear during non-winter months. (This is me anticipating non-winter months.)  Read More

Photo: Diptych

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I’m not sure when diptych stopping meaning that two pictures actually had to have an physical connection, but it now yields some great partnerships in photography and I love browsing through those groups on flickr. I made this photo yesterday when shooting my Mother-in-Law’s windchimes and noticing my kids jumping on the trampoline in the background. My first official... Read More

Photo: Keep Up

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My teacup, one I bought myself for my collection. And my tea, which I only drink when I’m sick.  Read More

Photo: Mmmm…Beer…

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Ever since we got back from Tucson I’ve wanted no other beer other than Shiner Bock. I blame the Austin-based family of my brother’s wife. I told the story of my trip there and how I discovered Shiner Bock and it soon became one of my favorite beers. And halfway through my first bootcamp AND work week? I feel like I could drink 20. This new schedule is going to take... Read More

Photo: Big Girl Shoes

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Mom. These shoes feel funny. That’s because there’s no strap holding them on. They’re big girl shoes. OH! Well, I’m going to roll up my pants too then. That’s what other big girls do.  Read More

Hi. I’m Kim.

This is my website where I've been writing since January, 2004. I call myself Zoot - a derivative of an old childhood nickname. I used to write about my struggles to have children, but eventually I succeeded and now, I write a lot about those kids. I have taken up long distance running as a hobby and chronicle that journey a lot here. I also periodically post recipes I like as I've been slowly (but surely) learning to cook and I like to share my discoveries. Finally? I'm an annoying pop culture fanatic so I'll periodically ramble about Hunger Games or the latest Parks and Recreation.

I hope you like it here. If not? Please don't tell me. I cry easily.
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