Monthly Archives: January 2018

No Mistakes

Posted on January 9, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Do not fear mistakes. There are none.”   Miles Davis Wow! When I read this quote emblazoned on a chalkboard at a local cafe, it took my breath away. No mistakes! While Miles Davis is a storied trumpeter with a glorious … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Pumpernickel

Posted on January 8, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Today, January 8, is my father Albert’s birthday. His encouragement is one of the reasons I became a writer. Here’s how it all started: In our apartment, the dining room was my father’s office. In it was a big black … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on January 6, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

The New Year A flower unblown; a book unread; A tree with fruit unharvested; A path untrod; a house whose rooms Lack yet the heart’s divine perfumes; A landscape whose wide border lies In silent shade beneath the skies; A … Continue reading →

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Game On!

Posted on January 5, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

A fresh new year brings new opportunities to get our work out into the world! It’s always bracing to throw your hat in the ring and submit a piece you love. It’s a great way to push yourself to polish … Continue reading →

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Just Today

Posted on January 4, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“The future depends on what you do today.”   Mahatma Gandhi “If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.”           Buddhist saying Having a “big picture” in mind, an … Continue reading →

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Writing Strategy

Posted on January 3, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’” Alfred Lord Tennyson “It is never too late to start doing your New Year’s Resolutions. Just because you didn’t start them on January 1, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Hope Smiles

Posted on January 2, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

As we enter a new year filled with joy and hope, some inspiring words from our fellow scribes to give our own words wings: “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on … Continue reading →

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