Monthly Archives: December 2012

Churchill Cavorts

Posted on December 19, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“If we can stand up to him, all Europe will be free and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sunlit uplands.” Winston Churchill I just sent my brother Peter a copy of Defender of the Realm, … Continue reading →

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Timeless Stories

Posted on December 18, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you know the Bible, you’ll enjoy seeing the stories come to life. If you’ve never read the Bible, I think you’ll love the stories. There’s a reason the Bible is the most widely read book in the world.” Mark … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on December 17, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

With deepest sorrow: Look for me in Rainbows Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look … Continue reading →

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Win Some….

Posted on December 15, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Win some…lose some. Probably no one is feeling the full truth of this saying more than the playwright David Mamet. Right now, he has both a hit and a flop debuting on Broadway. The hit is a revival of his … Continue reading →

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Acting Lessons

Posted on December 14, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Just recently, I came across descriptions that two successful film stars offered about how the techniques they use. Their approaches struck me as being very adaptable to the writing life. So here goes: Jessica Chastain, a young, award-winning actress, discussed … Continue reading →

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Classic Revisited

Posted on December 13, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a beloved classic with a global audience. Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter to amuse the 5-year old son of her former governess, this charming story was rejected by several publishers. Undaunted, the enterprising … Continue reading →

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Playing Around

Posted on December 12, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Every artist was first an amateur.” Ralph Waldo Emerson When jazz great Dave Brubeck passed away recently, there were a raft of tributes to his fearless and innovative style. What struck me most about him was his incredible range and … Continue reading →

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Daily Decluttering

Posted on December 11, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“When you let something go in your life, something better will come in to replace it.” Lao Tzu I’ll admit it, I’m a piler not a filer. I have a tiny office and my papers easily run away with me. … Continue reading →

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Continuous Improvement

Posted on December 10, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The deeper scientists dig, the more they find that skill comes from something called deliberate practice.” Dr. Carl McGown Improvement: we all crave it. We want to get to the next level in our writing and feel the satisfaction that … Continue reading →

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Reality Show

Posted on December 8, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

One summer when I was about 16, I worked in an office. During the months I filed and clipped, I became friends with a savvy secretary named Georgia. Georgia never went to college, but she was smart as a whip. … Continue reading →

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