Monthly Archives: April 2016

Something Wonderful

Posted on April 30, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

What lovely gift I received when Ron Bremner, an accomplished poet and enthusiastic Poetry Study Group contributor, sent me a copy of You are once again the stranger, his wonderfully versatile  poetry collection. Gathered over many years, it includes free … Continue reading →

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Indies Inspire

Posted on April 29, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth.” Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird This Saturday, April 30, is Independent Bookstore Day. So put on your dancing shoes and get thee to thy nearest independent … Continue reading →

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At Zero

Posted on April 28, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“This is a process that we might call “getting to zero,” when an artist — or anyone, really — digs through all the sap that gets encrusted around a career or relationship and retouches the intrinsic impulse that got him … Continue reading →

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Crafting Stories

Posted on April 27, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’ve often thought that the oldest thing we have is the story: people gathering around the fire…eventually these turned into myths and legends. To me all of this comes out of the most human of activities: sharing our experiences with … Continue reading →

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Muse Amusement

Posted on April 26, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Life is more fun when you play games. Roald Dahl “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Albert Einstein Sometimes our muse needs a little cajoling to sprinkle fairy dust on our pages and inspire us to new heights of creativity. When … Continue reading →

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Blushing Bard

Posted on April 25, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Advertising. Bloodstained. Cold-blooded. Fashionable. Hobnob. Moonbeam. New-fangled. Puking. Swagger. Worthless. Zany. Words coined by Shakespeare It’s been 400 years since Shakespeare shook off his mortal coil and in honor of the anniversary of his passing, April 23rd, it seemed appropriate … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on April 23, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

In celebration of the Immortal Bard, one of his lovely sonnets: Betwixt mine eye and heart a league is took, And each doth good turns now unto the other: When that mine eye is famish’d for a look, Or heart … Continue reading →

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Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Today is Earth Day: All around the world people are celebrating its beauty and fragility. Since it is also National Poetry Month, I wanted to share a favorite poem with you: God’s World Edna St. Vincent Millay O world, I … Continue reading →

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Slump Management

Posted on April 21, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”   Babe Ruth Slump. Just looking at the word makes my shoulders sag . And nobody knows more about the in-your-face impact of a slump than a baseball player. When … Continue reading →

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Timeless Tale-teller

Posted on April 20, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“My ancestors crossed the plains in covered wagons…And so my mother is from Pioneer stock….She’s very disciplined. When she would write every morning, she would sit down after breakfast, my brother and I would go to school, and she’d write, … Continue reading →

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