Monthly Archives: August 2018

Flying Free

Posted on August 20, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.”   Julie Andrews “Discipline is the bridge between goal and accomplishment.”    Jim Rohn “The pain of discipline weighs ounces; … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 18, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

This lovely little gem comes to us via sirited writer and poetry enthusiast Toby Stein, who shared it at a Poetry Appreciation Group gathering:  Fame is a Bee Fame is a bee. It has a song– It has a sting– … Continue reading →

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Mae Motivates

Posted on August 17, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

And now for a little lighthearted amusement! Since today, August 17, is Mae West’s birthday, let’s enjoy this wonderful wordsmith’s whimsy: “An ounce of performance is worth pounds of performance.” “You only live once, but if you do it right, … Continue reading →

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Adversity Reveals

Posted on August 16, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.”   Fortune cookie wisdom When this little gem popped up in my life, I knew it was a keeper. It rings true to me. In my handy New Century Dictionary, I found “adversity defined starkly … Continue reading →

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Edison Enlightens

Posted on August 15, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: Well after he’d become a world-famous inventor, Thomas Edison was asked to send a message to a gathering of young people. Here’s the gist of what he said, “To accomplish things there must first be an idea that … Continue reading →

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“Prof” Pointers

Posted on August 14, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Productive spells of writing – who doesn’t crave them? Based on interviews with two dozen accomplished academics who’ve developed personal “systems” to help them write, in “Six academic writing habits that will boost productivity,” Chris Smith shared useful tips: * … Continue reading →

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“Eureka!” Moments

Posted on August 13, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

The first known Eureka moment is the stuff of legend: It happened in ancient Greece when Archimedes was about to bathe. Discovering a core principle of physics, he ran naked through the streets of Syracuse shouting, “Eureka!” “Ah-ha” moments – … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 11, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Where the Bee Sucks, There Suck I William Shakespeare Where the bee sucks, there suck I; In a cowslip bell I lie; There I couch when owls do cry, On the bat’s back I do fly After summer merrily, Merrily, … Continue reading →

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Just Write

Posted on August 10, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

My friend and mentor Dr. Rob Gilbert’s amazing Success Hotline (973.743.4690) is a constant source of motivation for me in writing this blog. In fact, his stories and daily hotline actually inspired me to launch KWD. I was thrilled when … Continue reading →

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Themed Contest

Posted on August 9, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“WALLS ARE MATERIAL, AND THEY ARE SYMBOLS. THEY CAST SHADOWS AND CREATE SHADOW WORLDS. IN OUR LIVES, IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, IN OUR POLITICS, WE KNOW WHAT DIVISIONS DO. EVERY DIVISION—METAPHORICAL OR REAL—IS A STORY.” – BETH KEPHART Some calls for … Continue reading →

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