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...
by skimhenson | Aug 9, 2010 | talent, writing words to live by
“Not all those who wander are lost,” said J. R. R. Tolkien. “But some of us wander a lot longer than others,” I’d like to add. Recently I submitted a job application to a local technical school. It was the sixth one like it. I received my...
by skimhenson | Aug 2, 2010 | writing words to live by
“The first part is really good, until you start interjecting your opinions about discipline and child rearing. Isn’t this supposed to be about parenting and body language?” said my husband. I sat on the edge of the bed, as usual, while he read the story aloud....
by skimhenson | Jul 29, 2010 | faith
There are moments when I throw my hands up and my head back so I can ask God directly if he knows what he’s doing. I have to admit these are moments of insanity, but none compare to the scene I threw in my head when I read a devotion about finding our wealth in...