Monthly Archives: February 2017

Fly Free

Posted on February 16, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Discipline yourself and others won’t have to.”     John Wooden “Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.”     Julie Andrews “Make the work interesting and the … Continue reading →

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Reading Rules!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world after world, worlds that sing to you, … Continue reading →

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Stories Save

Posted on February 14, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“The stories we love best do live in us forever…” J.K. Rowling A tale to warm your heart on a cold winter’s day:* Little Juniper was born weighing only 20 ounces and the odds were against her. Watching her tiny … Continue reading →

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Abraham Advises

Posted on February 13, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

Yes, Abraham Lincoln just had his birthday this Sunday. Happy Birthday, Abe! When I was a kid, it used to be a national holiday. And now it isn’t. Why not? Mmmm… But what I really want to talk about is … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on February 11, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

This lovely musing comes to us from One Thousand Beautiful Things, a book I cherish, which was once a favorite of my beloved mom, Dorothy: “Wherever snow falls, or water flows, or birds fly, wherever day and night meet in … Continue reading →

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Each Day

Posted on February 10, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Make each day a  masterpiece.” John Wooden This wonderful quote adorns a bookshelf in my office. Looking at it inspired me to seek out some other words of wisdom for us all from John, a  legendary American basketball coach: “Be … Continue reading →

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Snow Bound!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

I don’t know where you are right now, but here in Montclair, New Jersey, we’re experiencing a thrilling adventure…a SNOW DAY! I know, I know, for some people this is a trial, but for me, it’s a treat. When I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop

Posted on February 8, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

From Willie Jolley’s success guide, A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback: “You failed many times, although you may not remember. The first time you tried to walk, you fell down. The first time you tried to talk, you … Continue reading →

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Turnaround Takeaways

Posted on February 7, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.”  T.S. Eliot A huge fan of inspiring turnarounds, though not of football, I did end up watching Super Bowl 2017 and witnessed an … Continue reading →

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“That’s Doable!”

Posted on February 6, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.” Vince Lombardi A cute little coffee store just opened near me and as I sauntered by it on Sunday, I saw Vince’s quote emblazoned on … Continue reading →

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