by skimhenson | Jun 24, 2011 | laughter
I’m very grown up when it comes to laughing at myself. Just ask my husband. He often says, “You think you’re funny even when no one else does.” He’s right. I do. That was, until the day our son walked into the living room and said, “Wow, that looks like one sick...
by skimhenson | Jun 21, 2011 | funny ones
After a life of digging deep for answers and trying to figure everything out, I’m learning to lighten up a bit and take more breaks. I’m picturing myself going with the flow, and floating on top of the water instead of diving in head first (sometimes into an...
by skimhenson | Jun 8, 2011 | awareness and action
“From now on, I will …” “This is the last time I put up with …” “He/she will never again …” Fill in the blanks. Words speak volumes so I’m not diminishing their power. But actions are the convincing conversation. Here are three examples. His words: Well-known...
by skimhenson | Jun 1, 2011 | freedom, holidays, patriotism
He walked into the jewelry store and stood in line behind me while I waited at the counter to pick up my repaired rings. While the clerk figured my bill, the gentleman stood patiently with the help of his cane. He mentioned to the lady working the counter that he was...
by skimhenson | May 11, 2011 | attitude
“I wanted to call you so bad a few months ago and say, ‘I don’t know what’s wrong with me.’ But making the call didn’t feel right. Instead, I put on my big girl panties and said, ‘Deal with it.’” My daughter shared this yesterday while we talked on the phone into the...