Monthly Archives: January 2014

Mrs. Pumpernickel

Posted on January 8, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

In our apartment, the dining room was my father’s office. In it was a big black desk anchored like a ship in a small ocean of papers and books. My dad was a writer back then and that was where … Continue reading →

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Holiday Blues

Posted on January 7, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Actually, post-holiday blues is more accurate. Here’s a news flash: According to various sources who study things like this, the first full day of work after the long, action-packed holiday season is one of the most stressful days of the … Continue reading →

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Far Realms

Posted on January 6, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“We never know how high we are, Till we are called to rise; And then, if we are true to plan, Our statures touch the skies.” Emily Dickinson What a journey I took today! And yet, I didn’t wander far … Continue reading →

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Long Distance

Posted on January 4, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the gifts the holidays bring me is the chance to catch up with some wonderful friends who are far away. We don’t stay in touch all that much, so it’s great to touch base and wish each other … Continue reading →

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Your Motto

Posted on January 3, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Frank Somma is a highly successful salesman, a motivational speaker, and a good friend of my good friend and mentor, Rob Gilbert (check out Rob’s Success Hotline: 973.743.4690). Frank has an inspiring blog where he shares inspiring, insights (visit FrankSomma.com). … Continue reading →

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Pen Pals

Posted on January 2, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Feeling useful feels good — that’s the message of a small experiment that a psychologist named Dr. Martin Seligman once conducted. He … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Barter by Sara Teasdale Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings And children’s faces looking up Holding wonder like a cup. Life has loveliness to … Continue reading →

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