Monthly Archives: March 2012

Renoir Rejoices

Posted on March 31, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Why shouldn’t art be pretty? There are enough unpleasant things in the world.” “Work lovingly done is the secret of all order and all happiness.” “I like a painting which makes me want to stroll in it.” Pierre-Auguste Renoir What … Continue reading →

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Book Ark

Posted on March 30, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Mmmm…Shall I send a copy of my book Birthing the Elephant to Brewster Kahle out in California? He’s the mastermind behind an ambitious plan to save copies of books even as many of them are being digitized out of existence. … Continue reading →

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Slow Build

Posted on March 29, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

In a time of whiz-bang blockbusters, it’s wonderful to see a piece of theatre or a film start out slowly and then gain speed as audiences embrace it. The charming Woody Allen movie Midnight in Paris began this way and … Continue reading →

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Timeless Stories

Posted on March 28, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Some people say that with the 100th anniversary, the ship is going to fade away. I disagree. Titanic’s stories are timeless. It’s not going anywhere.” Charles Haas, President of the Titanic International Society “There are only two or three human … Continue reading →

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My Ryder

Posted on March 27, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

A beautiful dog story: There was a family whose beloved dog had fallen ill. The dog passed away and while the family grieved over its loss, there was one member, a little boy, who didn’t seem very upset. The parents … Continue reading →

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Productivity Pick-me-ups

Posted on March 26, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

We all sit at our desks way too much and too long. Little wonder, then, that our productivity often flags at different points during the day. Taking breaks can be very helpful: they help us rest our tired eyes, stretch … Continue reading →

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Uncreative Clutter

Posted on March 24, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

I just read a blog about the impact of clutter on creativity. According to the writer, clutter generates stress and gets in the way of creativity. Frankly, I’m writing this right now in a very, very messy office. Super messy, … Continue reading →

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Paradise Road

Posted on March 23, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“She spoke of writing poetry as being on ‘the road to paradise.’” Interview with the poet Ruth stone The writer Elizabeth Gilbert tells a story about Ruth Stone which the poet shared with her: As [Stone] was growing up in … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Friends

Posted on March 22, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“My friends are my estate.” Emily Dickinson One of the truly rewarding things about writing is the wonderful people you meet who share their ideas and gifts with you. In writing my book Birthing the Elephant (www.birthingtheelephant.com), I had the … Continue reading →

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Persistence Pays

Posted on March 21, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Never, never, never, never give up!” Winston Churchill “Don’t give up, keep talking, and eventually, you might hit a nerve.” Sly Stallone “Don’t quit, can’t fail.” This saying captures the true value of persistence: if we simply don’t quit, then … Continue reading →

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