Monthly Archives: March 2011

In England

Posted on March 19, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Walking my dog Ryder in the park is a great way to catch up on what’s happening around town. Two of my dog-walking pals, Benilde and Claire, were chatting about an upbeat story on independent bookstores that just appeared in … Continue reading →

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Blue-clock Socks

Posted on March 18, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“It was about eleven o’clock in the morning, mid October, with the sun not shining and a look of hard rain in the clearness of the foothills. I was wearing my powder-blue suit, with dark blue shirt, tie and display … Continue reading →

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Silence Speaks

Posted on March 17, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Before you speak, ask yourself: is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence?” Shirdi Sai Baba Every so often, my playwrighting coach would remind everyone in our workshop that every play begins in … Continue reading →

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Brain Trust

Posted on March 16, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Just in case you didn’t know, this is Brain Awareness Week (March 14 to 20). I didn’t know it either, until I came across this little nugget in a blog post called “Happy Birthday You Genius!” by Jim Kwik, who … Continue reading →

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Slaughterhouse Eight

Posted on March 15, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Well, not quite. In my nocturnal ramblings on the ‘net, I came across some memorable advice from that master of surprise and macabre humor, Kurt Vonnegut, which I feel inspired to pass on. It appeared in the preface of his … Continue reading →

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New Day

Posted on March 14, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“I feel like wine that’s gotten better with age.” Celine Dion It’s always fun and instructive to read about artists at the top of their game who still give their all to each and every performance. It shows such discipline … Continue reading →

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Healing Day

Posted on March 12, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Because of our routines, we forget that life is an ongoing adventure.” Maya Angelou Sometimes I go on a fishing expedition, dipping into a book on one of my shelves searching for an inspiring idea to share with you. I … Continue reading →

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Breaking Away

Posted on March 11, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“…what I hope ultimately matters most to people is the fact that I can tell a good story.” Taylor Stevens There’s a new kid on the book block and her name is Taylor Stevens. Her new thriller, The Informationist, has … Continue reading →

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Deep Listening

Posted on March 10, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Be submissive to everything. Open. Listening.” Jack Kerouac To loosen up some mental and physical cobwebs, I’ve been taking a yoga class with a wonderful instructor named Rebecca. She has a very elegant way of using words to describe different … Continue reading →

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Golden Castles

Posted on March 9, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“When I write I think I live in a golden castle that shines in the sunlight.” Carolina Maria de Jesus Carolina wrote Child of the Dark, an account of her down-and-out life in the slums of Brazil. Her diary, discovered … Continue reading →

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