Monthly Archives: September 2010

Accidental Inspiration

Posted on September 20, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Sometimes you unexpectedly hear something that gives you a new way of looking at a piece of your own. During an open mike event held at my local library, I signed up to read a personal piece that’s very close … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stroll

Posted on September 19, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“It’s the first time I’ve seen myself act, and I can’t say I’m impressed.” Lillie Langtry From personal training to Lilly Langtry: a huge leap, but that’s just the kind of flying adventure that books can take you on, isn’t … Continue reading →

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Printed Pleasures

Posted on September 18, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Finding a new author to treasure is always exciting. And when a friend shares a book with me that opens the door to a new writer’s wit and wisdom, I always feel doubly blessed. My friend Chris lives a few … Continue reading →

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Friends Indeed

Posted on September 17, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Every once in a while, we are all lucky enough to see a glimpse of the way things are supposed to work. That happened to me tonight when I caught part of a PBS special: a live concert at the … Continue reading →

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Slang Whangers

Posted on September 16, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Hands down, one of the most enjoyable things about taking a vacation is the chance to wander in and out of fun and funky little stores — you never know what treasures you’ll turn up. On our recent trip to … Continue reading →

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Twice Born

Posted on September 15, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Did you ever have the experience of rereading something you’d written some time ago and feeling surprised about what you’d come up with? Anyone who’s been writing for a while knows the feeling — revisiting a piece is often like … Continue reading →

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Game Changers

Posted on September 14, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow! I just finished watching the final game of the U.S. Open. Fantastic! I’m not generally a tennis fan, but my sister Stephanie and her husband Luis love to watch. This time around, Steph’s enthusiasm was infectious and I tuned … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Wings

Posted on September 13, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

Here is a story someone once told me: When butterflies emerge, they must wage a battle to be born. They struggle to emerge from their chrysalis, the small sack that holds them. They push and pull inside until the sack … Continue reading →

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Sans Dictionary

Posted on September 12, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything” — that’s how we all end up according to Shakespeare in As You Like It. But he was sans something else: a dictionary. Mind-boggling when you think about it, but true: every … Continue reading →

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Why Write?

Posted on September 11, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Little cramped words scrawling all over the paper Like draggled fly’s legs. What can you tell of the flaring moon? Through the oak leaves?” Amy Lowell On some days, and this day, September 11 is one of them, words seem … Continue reading →

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