Monthly Archives: November 2011

Attitude Alert

Posted on November 7, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Here’s a wonderful story about Niccolo Paganini the legendary violinist. I heard it from my good friend and mentor Rob Gilbert on his wonderful Success Hotline (973.743.4690): Paganini was performing one of his favorite pieces before an adoring audience when … Continue reading →

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Your Song

Posted on November 5, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Berlin on the brain — that’s what I have! I’ve been reading about his life and work. Oh, the songs he wrote! Take the lyrics and music for Annie Get Your Gun: Irving wrote them all. “You Can’t Get a … Continue reading →

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Every Day

Posted on November 4, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Blue Skies,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “God Bless America” — in his many decades of creativity, the great Irving Berlin wrote the music and lyrics to dozens of beloved and bedazzling classics like these. Over … Continue reading →

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Relaxed Attention

Posted on November 3, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Resolve to do each job in a relaxed way, with all your attention.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master There’s a wonderful story I once read about a cartoonist who had to produce a new cartoon and caption every day. His … Continue reading →

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Play Time

Posted on November 2, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“If writing is about the play of ideas, that word ‘play’ must be given more than lip service. Writing has to have some ‘play’ in it like a bridge cable. Writing has to have some ‘play’ in it like a … Continue reading →

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Living Words

Posted on November 1, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

What is more wonderful than being read aloud to? Someone asked this question at a potluck supper I was taking part in. The hostess was Claire, one of my dog walker friends. She’s of Italian descent and loves to entertain. … Continue reading →

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