Monthly Archives: March 2011

Inventive Success

Posted on March 31, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Genius in one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Thomas Alva Edison I have a little card near my desk with this saying on it to remind me that whatever I’m trying to do that’s worth doing involves a generous … Continue reading →

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Persistence Polka

Posted on March 30, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“That which we persist in doing becomes easier — not that the nature of the task has changed, but our ability to do has increased.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Ever see one of those movies where there’s a huge ball and … Continue reading →

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Crazy Atoms

Posted on March 29, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso Fate sometimes puts a gift in our path — and we are wise to embrace it. One of my dog-walking pals, Claire, was raving one morning about … Continue reading →

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Still Going

Posted on March 28, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Once, when Alex was a pretty little guy, he was lying in bed at night when he suddenly piped up, “Still going!” Somewhere, he’d heard the ad about the energizer bunny and he was letting us know that he still … Continue reading →

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Making Tracks

Posted on March 26, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Care I for the limb, the thews, the stature, bulk and big assemblence of a man? Give me his spirit.” Shakespeare, Henry IV Drama aplenty. That’s what I found when I picked up my son Alex’s copy of The Perfect … Continue reading →

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Cool Idea

Posted on March 25, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Balloons, plenty of snacks, a comforting tower of books, and a packed auditorium. The occasion? A visit by the outrageously popular YA author Anthony Horowitz to my hometown of Montclair. The event was enthusiastically hosted Watchung Booksellers — and the … Continue reading →

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Helpful Hints

Posted on March 24, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Ever in search of helpful advice for us all, I checked out the Gotham Writers’ Workshop Web site. The site offers both in-person and online courses. It also has a free newsletter with writing advice, information on contests, and other … Continue reading →

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13 Words

Posted on March 23, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“It’s better to do a little a lot than a lot a little” Little Big Man The other day, I was in the park with my dog, Ryder, watching him chew a stick — one of those weird things that … Continue reading →

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Truth Telling

Posted on March 22, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“There are two kinds of writers — the great ones who can give you truths and the lesser ones, who can only give you themselves.” Clifton Fadiman We just passed a difficult anniversary in my family — a date that … Continue reading →

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Post It

Posted on March 21, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“For it is a pleasure, too, to remember.” Ovid We just hosted a goodly portion of the Middlebury cycling team — it was great fun to have Alex home, even just for a weekend, and to meet some of the … Continue reading →

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