by skimhenson | Mar 16, 2011 | listening and talking
Two hours and nearly 15 strapless dresses later, the choice for our daughter’s wedding dress narrowed to two at the first bridal shop we visited. The extra cost beyond the original $900 would be to have the dress hemmed, fitted, and straps added. We had enough time to...
by skimhenson | Mar 5, 2011 | about me
Here’s my dreamy list, best mused over when lying on a comfortable couch with chimes ringing outside the screen door. Own a Daisy dog Cruise Alaska Travel around Europe Publish a book or two Be debt-free in five years Get a small tattoo for my eyes only Add a bedroom...
by skimhenson | Mar 2, 2011 | life improvement
“I wish your parents visited more often. I like how you keep the house when they’re around,” said our daughter’s fiancé. When she told me about their conversation, she said, “I wish that also. It’s because I’m trying to impress you. I’m trying to convince you I’m...
by skimhenson | Feb 25, 2011 | relationships
There’s a person in my life who is really bugging me. And I do mean really. Like wake-up-in-the-morning-and-there-she-is-in-my-head bugging. I twirl with self-doubt, questioning what’s up with our brief interactions. Even when I stop spinning, I’m still dizzy from...
by skimhenson | Feb 20, 2011 | freedom, relationships
Wonder, wonder? I’ve done a lot of that since Ma died. I wonder how she managed to welcome me with kindness into her home no matter how rushed I acted or how far apart our visits. I’d stop by and stay an hour or I’d stay 10 minutes. Sometimes I’d visit...