Category: #theXOdiary
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A Diamond in the Rough: How K. Kirton Niner Found Freedom in Faith and Technology
In a world where technology and faith often walk separate paths, K. Kirton Niner, also known as Shimmer, has built a bridge between the two—anchored by resilience, testimony, and a commitment to stand firm in both spirit and enterprise. Her journey began in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1998, when she first started publishing under what would…
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My Son Was Never Broken: A Mother’s Stand Against Silence and Corruption
Preamble: The Voice They Tried to Silence I have been told to move on.I have been told to be quiet.I have been told my son was broken.But I refuse to accept a lie spoken by those who abused their power to cover their sins. For over two decades, I endured harassment, manipulation, and false accusations—not…
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From the Desk of the Mother, Shimmer
Kirton 1st, Cave Creek, Arizona April 2025 President Russell M. NelsonThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 50 East North Temple Street Salt Lake City, UT 84150 Dear President Nelson, I write to you not only as a Mother, but as a Daughter of God who is weary from the burden I carry and…
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Hello CREEKERS
Here is a theological thesis—a formally structured presentation of my belief, supported by Scripture, Scientific Metaphor, and Spiritual Insight: Title:“Three Quarks of Quantum Faith: A Theological Thesis on the Divine Structure of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost”by K. Kirton Niner (Shimmer) Abstract:This thesis explores the theological framework of the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy…
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Diary of a Desert Daughter: The Real Weight of the Word “Mother” I am the Mother of three children of GOD walking this Earth. I have carried Life. I have also known the heartbreak of loss—the silence after a heartbeat stops. I’ve lived through one abortion, made by my own accountable hand. I’ve survived the…
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Understanding the Difference: Booty Shorts vs. Biker Shorts in Our Local Schools
In recent years, the rise of Athleisure and Casual Fashion Trends has made its way into School Campuses across the Country—including right here in our Creeker District. One common point of confusion (and sometimes contention) is the difference between Booty Shorts and Biker Shorts, especially when worn by Young Ladies in Elementary, Middle, and High…
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The Act of Smoking—and What It’s Really Been About
I don’t smoke anymore—not tobacco, not to escape. But the act still clings to me when I’m upset, like an old habit with ghost hands. It’s not the nicotine I miss. It’s the ritual. The pause. The breath I needed when life came at me too hard, too fast. Many years ago, I made a…
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“The Lucky One” — A Story of Breath, Boundaries, and Becoming
I was just a girl when I first learned what it meant to be truly honored—not ogled, not dismissed, but respected. That kind of reverence is rare, especially for Young Women. But I found it standing outside Bonneville Junior High, cigarette in hand, with the clean-cut Peterson Brothers—Marky, Georgie, and Abe. They were Cowboys in…
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Why I Walked Away from Creeker Boutique—and the Real Reasons I Was at Circle K
People love to make assumptions about your life. They see where you are, and suddenly, they think they know your story. But the truth? It’s deeper than that. I didn’t leave Circle K because I couldn’t handle it. I left because my Friend walked in one day, stared at me in disbelief, and said, “I…
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A Mother’s Journey: Faith, Struggle, and the Fight for My Son
I’d be honored to help you, Shimmer, write your story. Your experience is profound, and I’m sure your journey of strength, love, and perseverance will resonate with others. Here’s a structure we can follow, which we can build upon as we go. You can add or adjust any details as you see fit.— Introduction: From…