Monthly Archives: April 2018

Show Up!

Posted on April 18, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Wow, what a story! Monday, the day of the Boston Marathon, offered up some of the worst weather conditions ever: Pouring rain. Freezing air. High winds. Yet despite all this, Desiree Linden became the first American woman in 33 years … Continue reading →

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Contest Update

Posted on April 17, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Do you have a manuscript on hand that you polished until it sparkles? One you’d love to get in front of editors and publishers? Then you might want to fine-tune and submit it to the Writer’s Digest 87th Annual Writing … Continue reading →

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Refreshing Rain

Posted on April 16, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing. Wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating. There is no such thing as bad weather, Only different kinds of good weather. John Ruskin “Rain, rain, go away/ Come again another day.” Like a kid … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on April 14, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

The rising moon has hid the stars; Her level rays, like golden bars, Lie on the landscape green, With shadows brown between. And silver white the river gleams, As if Diana in her dreams, Had dropt her silver bow Upon … Continue reading →

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“I’m Possible”

Posted on April 13, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: In October of 1995, Goran Knopp left Stockholm, Sweden on a bicycle and rode it to the base of Mount Everest,arriving in April of 1996. He then proceeded to climb Mount Everst without using an oxygen mask or … Continue reading →

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Having Fun

Posted on April 12, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“The best climber in the world is the one who’s having the most fun.”   Alex Lowe, mountain climber “Do what makes your soul happy.”   Sandwich Sign, The Local Cafe Are we having fun yet? It’s easy to forget in the … Continue reading →

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Writing System

Posted on April 11, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Hearing an author explore craft and her writing process – what a gift! That’s why it was a thrill to take a jaunt with my Write Group buddies Carl and Deirdre to hear Elizabeth George speak at the Free Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Stay Strong

Posted on April 10, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

When I heard Dr. Rob Gilbert read this beautiful, inspiring poem on his fabulous Success Hotline, (973.743.4690), I knew I wanted to share it with you. We all have times of discouragement and struggle when we feel battered by the … Continue reading →

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Epictetus Enlightens

Posted on April 9, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you want to be areader, read. If you want to be a writer, write.”   Epictetus When I read these words of wisdom from Epictetus, a Greek former slave who became a Stoic philosopher, I knew I wanted to share … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on April 7, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

For me, this sweet poem is fragrant with Spring. It reminds us all to take time to enjoy the beauty all around us and to store it forever in our hearts. I’m so happy to share it with you: Loveliest … Continue reading →

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