by skimhenson | Mar 7, 2012 | following our dreams, writing words to live by
So, why does Seth Godin blog? Reading his quote (under the picture) makes you wonder, doesn’t it? “I’m writing to do justice to the things I notice, to the ideas in my head and to the people who choose to read my work,” he said. I read this and swooned....
by skimhenson | Mar 3, 2012 | about me, book reviews and interviews, funny ones
Can you imagine being Kermit, especially around all this metaphorical talk about Eat That Frog? It’d be best to read that blog post first. It’s a main course to this one. I’m quick to point out I never intended Jim Henson’s most famous Muppet to end...
by skimhenson | Feb 29, 2012 | procrastination
What better way to celebrate leap day than a story about eating frogs? Plus, chomping down on our greens first thing makes it okay to eat lots of desserts. Okay, I just made up that part because I will work for sugar. The original Eat That Frog! post explains the...
by skimhenson | Feb 28, 2012 | faith, hope, love and grace
At our mountain house, we have three words (well, four if you count “and”) spray-painted on an old screen window. It hangs as decoration over our living room couch. When we pull into the driveway at night, even before lights are turned on, the screen is the first...
by skimhenson | Feb 26, 2012 | fear, letting go
I was born a Girl Scout. It’s been second nature to live by the organization’s motto “Be prepared.” I have a Plan B and C and D, as well as an emergency plan. I’ve made responsible decisions as far back as I can remember. That’s why I ignored...