by skimhenson | Sep 2, 2010 | funny ones, letting go
Initially, I didn’t share with my husband why I thought we were under attack, or that I suspected Woodette was assigned to us by God. The woodpecker felt kind of like Dudley in the Christmas movie The Bishop’s Wife. Dudley was an angel sent to save the Bishop...
by skimhenson | Sep 1, 2010 | book reviews and interviews
This is the final day of our C.J. Darlington interview, although I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot more about her and her books. Today she’s answering the all-about-me questions. As much as I hate to see our time together end, C.J. probably needs to get back to...
by skimhenson | Aug 29, 2010 | procrastination
Who could resist a book on the bookstore shelf titled Eat That Frog! ? Not me, especially since instead of cooking, it’s about improving my life. “It’s all about tackling the most important thing first, not the easiest,” says ClutterControlFreak.com. Author...
by skimhenson | Aug 25, 2010 | writing words to live by
“If you’re having trouble writing a story, it’s because you haven’t done enough research.” That was a helpful tip about writer’s block from the editor who first published my work, but never a problem I’d encounter. Researching is my favorite, kind of like Buddy...
by skimhenson | Aug 13, 2010 | courage, funny ones
The Wizard of Oz debuted in 1939. The movie celebrates its 71st birthday this year. Its popularity steadily increased through the decades, maybe because each one of us can relate to at least one of the characters. Dorothy and her friends tug at our heart strings. Like...