Kimmy , first and foremost is a wife and mother of 11 children.
She has children who are married, just about married,
in college, out of college, toddlers and teenagers...you name it!
Kimmy spends what little free time she has, "freelancing".
Her poetry, short stories, pen and ink drawings, photography
and graphic design work, incorporates God,
her family life, growing up on the farm,
the trials of life, nature, romance, and a little humor of course!
"I like the variety in life
seen through my eyes of
everything I write..."
Kimmy has spent so many years savoring
for this time in her life,
where now, she can put it all down on paper!
Born in Pequannock, NJ. At a young age,
she moved to a 70 acre horse farm in Allentown, Pennsylvania,
with all of her 7 sisters and six brothers! (The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!) Now residing deep in the woods of a Florida tropical fauna...
Kimmy is inspired... "I love being a mother, a grandmother,
and best of all, my husbands wife!"
She surrounds herself with nature and loves to hike unknown territories!
She also loves gardening, smelling the roses
and playing her red conga drums!
They call me "Conga Kimmy!"
"Life itself motivates me and all it has to offer!"
"Those that can see beyond the negative,
wrap themselves up in the simplicity surrounding,
can Listen to the Whispers and Rejoice!" Copyright 2008
Kimmy VanKooten
"May God shine through your thoughts and mine!
Birth Place: Pequannock, NJ USA
Accomplishments: Attended parochial schools in and around Allentown, Pa and The Swain Country Day School,
a secondary school, also in Allentown,PA.
A graduate from Daytona Bch. Community College in Daytona Beach, Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1979. Worked for several years at Halifax Hospital Medical Center and also volunteered with EVAC ambulance services.
Attended Stetson University, in Deland, Florida, Pre-Med Program and played college basketball for the Hatters.
Go Hatters!
Kimmy ventured out of that field all together to raise a family and build homes. She held positions as President of Devonshire Devolpers, INC., successfully owned and operated Lawn/Landscape companies to Bed & Breakfast's. Presently owns and operates a custom tile business, and is still raising her children!
Kimmy has held positions as Secretary for "Grass Routes of America Association" and Secretary and Vice President of The Historic Inns of St. Augustine, FL.
In the past few years she has been entered in numerous art shows and gallery displays for her work in pen and ink, pastels, and oils. She worked as an Art Consultant for the James Coleman Signature Galleries and lately, now, finds time in her new home in the woods to sit, relax and write about it all!
"I love every minute of it it!"
Short Stories A Little Jimmy in the Corner, Eatin’ Cheese by Kimmy Van Kooten The Cave Creek Poetry Recital might be cancelled. . .... Bertha Gray's Tea House ( the end of Chapter 1) by Kimmy Van Kooten This will be the end of Chapter 1, I am sending this with the rest of my book off for editing...then hopefully, publishing...contructive critisism welcomed!... Bertha Gray's Tea House (continues) by Kimmy Van Kooten and the mystery continues...... Bertha Gray’s Tea House" by Kimmy Van Kooten As each mystery unfolds in the town of Belldune River, New Brunswick, Canada, another hidden secret escapes!
"Bertha Gray''s Tea House", is the first commercial business in Belldune River. I... Listen to the Whispers" (Part Two) by Kimmy Van Kooten If you have yet to read Part One...Go back, you won''t be disappointed...
I wasn''t!... WoodLane Farm by Kimmy Van Kooten "...This is the path that takes me home
and everything surrounding ,presents view of its soul"... Listen to the Whispers (Part One) by Kimmy Van Kooten My journey to a point. Stay tuned for Part Two!... Where Will You Spend Thanksgiving Now? by Kimmy Van Kooten Picking at her wedding ring,
staring off into a world only she can picture...
... Let Evil Lose by Kimmy Van Kooten To all the students at Platte Canyon High School, Weston School near Cazenovia, Wis.and the Old Order Amish Community in Lancaster County, PA.
I send to you my deepest prayers of hope. To all the ... Thanksgiving Day, “VanKooten Style” by Kimmy Van Kooten This story has been savorying in my true memories back home....
Poetry Leaf-A-Bye Babe by Kimmy Van Kooten Photography by Maria Locklear
A Kord of the Ku’s, Kimmy brings you...... Shall We? by Kimmy Van Kooten Painting by Mallais..."The Boyhood of Sir Walter Raleigh"
...of whom I am a direct descendant of, on my mother''s side.... Saw's It All Behind by Kimmy Van Kooten Artwork by Conni Togel
"Haulin'' Ass"
A string a-pullin'' Kimmy Ku''s, sheep''d in Baa, haulin'' ass instead of wool...LOL!... Out of the System by Kimmy Van Kooten
Living Menu's on Lade Banquette's by Kimmy Van Kooten Photography by Max Bianci... Bird Song by Kimmy Van Kooten Artwork by Kimmy Van Kooten
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A bird does not sing because it has an answer.
It sings because it has a song. - Chinese Proverb... His Ness of Sublime (REPOST) by Kimmy Van Kooten
Crumbling Castles by Kimmy Van Kooten Photography by Kimmy Van Kooten
Garden of the Gods, Colorado
"My Point of View"
All Rights Reserved... Shipping the Dog Off in His Winter Coat by Kimmy Van Kooten I just love the new UPS slogan! LOL!... Jack Came Through by Kimmy Van Kooten This past week the temperature has been ranging between, a freezing 32 degrees, upon awakening, to 78 degrees by afternoon. My plants start to bud out, but, by time morning hits, they''re all froze... Eat of Life by Kimmy Van Kooten Nine out of eleven...This is the fruit I plan on imploding all the flavor out of! :)... Much Rice by Kimmy Van Kooten Mahakala is a Sanskrit "bahuvrihi"(much rice) Etymologically, meaning that which absorbs everything within itself. Thus signifying the cosmic nature of time, transcendent-time (maha-kala), absolute, e... A Mundane Blessing by Kimmy Van Kooten Pen and Ink and Optimized by Kimmy Van Kooten
In my senses, where whispers meet the drawings of my soul
Behold! I drew an angel... ... RE THE PRE IN ME by Kimmy Van Kooten Artwork by Kimmy Van Kooten
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"Re The Pre In Me"... Root From All Evil by Kimmy Van Kooten Original Photography and Digital optimization by Kimmy Van Kooten
"The Hatching"
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All Rights Reserved... Kimmy Ku’s to Kry for by Kimmy Van Kooten Claude Monet''s "Weeping Willow"... Wintry Walk in Blue‘Cicle Thoughts by Kimmy Van Kooten Photography by Kimmy Van Kooten, "Out The Drive"; optimized
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Where you are right now, must be where you want to be.
If not, then you need to look to nature for the... A Mother’s Nightmare Turns to Prayer by Kimmy Van Kooten Pen and Ink by Kimmy Van Kooten
''Shoo Fly Pie"
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It''s 4:25 am and I think I''ll try and sleep now. . .Teenagers! need I say more?... Winter Precipitation by Kimmy Van Kooten Just a few more Kimmy Ku''s to get you through the Winter Blues! LOL!... Jubal’s Golden Flute by Kimmy Van Kooten in answer to Kate Clifford''s challenge...
To create a golden story about a golden dance that only takes place when the golden flute is played......Kate
... Smell My Flower! by Kimmy Van Kooten Photography by Kimmy van Kooten
"Passion Flower"
This poem was inspired by Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU''s poem, "Forget Not, Poets"
There is so much inspiration here, that every... Mawkishly Sentimental by Kimmy Van Kooten photograph 1965, My front yard, down the lane at 100 Lindberg Ave.in Allentown, Pa... Life is a Zoo! by Kimmy Van Kooten Scene from the new television show, "The Human Zoo"
I asked, "Honey, what should I write about?" My honey answered, "Life is a Zoo!"...So, I did! :)... To My Sweet Babies by Kimmy Van Kooten Artwork by Peter Coffin. Currently a solo exhibit, ''Tree Pants'', now on view at The New York Horticultural Society
Inspired by Joyce Bowling''s write, "What Will You Leave Behind"
I re... It's Been a Good. . . BONG! by Kimmy Van Kooten Photograph by Tami Johns
Kimmy Van Kooten December 23, 2007
Happy New Year to all of you!
Make this year your BEST yet!
2007 is almost gone. . .
2008! Bring on the Bong!...
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A member of the Florida Freelance Writer's Association.
She also, recently made the short list for the Tom Howard Poetry Contest/2007 with her poem, "The Word-Pecker and the Witworms"
Kimmy is also featured at Creative Thinkers International as their January's Spotlight Artist for 2008, and at Poetry Life and Times, as their, "Featured Poet" for December 2007.
Kimmy Van Kooten is the recipient of several other literary awards, such as, Poetry Life and Times, July 2007 Readers Poll, for “Best Poet” and, The "September 2007 Poet of the Month" award at The Writing Forum.
Published with Dog Day Press this past October 2007, Kimmy was featured in their first issue, "Hoi Polloi- A Literary Journal For the Rest Of Us" with her poem, "A Hobo in the Forest” and an original Pen and Ink drawing, "A Hobo in the Forest"
Books available at Amazon.
Currently, Kimmy has ventured out into writing short stories, with interest and expertise in family life, children, nature, hiking, women’s interests, spirituality, Florida history, Florida fauna, and romantic humor, while finishing up her first fictional novel, "Bertha Gray's Teahouse" which she hopes will be done by years end.
Oh!... and remember, never believe everything you read!
Sometimes, it just might be intentionally fabricated! :)
Poets! Ya gotta love um'
