Monthly Archives: May 2018

Letting Go

Posted on May 31, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

You know the feeling: After struggling with a problem for a while, you simply take your mind off it and move on to something else — and suddenly, just the right idea or phrase pops into your head seemingly out … Continue reading →

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Wise Words

Posted on May 30, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Today, a cornucopia of inspiring thoughts to galvanize and guide us: “Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.”   Richard Bach “If you risk nothing, then you risk everything.”   Geena Davis “It is not enough to reach for … Continue reading →

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Creating Confidence

Posted on May 29, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Confident writers are strong writers. But finding the strength and purpose we need to do our work can be tough. Self-doubt comes with the territory – even the most storied of writers has suffered from it during the throes of … Continue reading →

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Unknown Soldier

Posted on May 26, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

In honor of Memorial Day, a lovely meditation on heroism: American Hero by Mary West Jorgensen “Our history is studded with heroic names. These names compose a world roster from which almost every nation may choose one and say: He … Continue reading →

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Tom Tells

Posted on May 25, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Tom Wolfe was a storied journalist, essayist, and novelist who’s highly admired for his style. These reflections are taken from a 1974 interview in Writer’s Digest, when his nonfiction classic, The Write Stuff was about to be published: On his … Continue reading →

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Wise Words

Posted on May 24, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.”    David Viscott* What a wonderful thought! David Viscott was a psychiatrist, author, and … Continue reading →

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Rise Up

Posted on May 23, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.”   Ralph Waldo Emerson What a refreshing remark! Somehow, everything in our society tells us that we shouldn’t fail – that failure is bad, that … Continue reading →

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Books Ahoy!

Posted on May 22, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

The first episode of The Great American Read, an eight-part television series focused on finding the country’s favorite book, debuts tonight on PBS. Hosted by journalist Meredith Vieira, The Great American Read will start with a list of the country’s … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on May 21, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

For Santa Fe High School: Remember Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay. Remember … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on May 19, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Love’s Philosophy The fountains mingle with the river And the rivers with the ocean. The winds of heaven mix for ever With a sweet emotion; Nothing in the world is single, All things by a law divine In another being’s … Continue reading →

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