by skimhenson | Sep 30, 2012 | listening and talking
I was in the shower when I remembered my friend saying she has a thing about people’s feet being clean and manicured. Even though I was rushed to get to our lunch date, I spent an extra minute or so on foot care before I dried and dressed. This is just one humorous...
by skimhenson | Aug 22, 2011 | listening and talking, time well spent
As good as feels to be paid for my writing, I’m questioning if 20 plus magazine, newspaper and website articles a month is what God had in mind when together we set out on this writing path. The post about busyness got me thinking whether I’ve traded our partnership...
by skimhenson | Mar 24, 2011 | listening and talking
“Casually priced” merchandise was advertised at a chain store I occasionally shop. I wondered if “casually priced” meant the merchandising department no longer put much thought into their prices? Or did it mean a more expensive price tag because they’ve...
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 | Sep 6, 2010 | listening and talking, renovations for home and life
I heard the noise when our son pushed his chair back from the dining room table. “Be careful. We just redid the hardwood floors,” I said in a not-so-nice tone. That was about a week after my husband, John, and I finished a do-it-yourself project,...