Monthly Archives: April 2020

Utopia Beckons

Posted on April 17, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com Just kidding! Not really – The Jericho Fellowship, an organization that bridges the spiritual and intellectual, is currently hosting a contest with a large prize – £8000 ($10,000 USD)  in four categories for … Continue reading →

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Toby’s Tips

Posted on April 16, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “The most important characteristic of good writing is clarity. Look at any first-draft sentence. Could it be clearer by moving words around–or by cutting out words that hide your point? I am a … Continue reading →

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“Every Heartache”

Posted on April 15, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache comes with the seeds of an equal or greater benefit.”   Napoleon Hill When I found these words scrawled on a piece of paper in my office, they … Continue reading →

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Wise Whispers

Posted on April 14, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com Today, I felt inspired to take a peek at a gathering of writers’ quotes I enjoy. When I did, I found myself uplifted, so I thought I’d share some of them with you: … Continue reading →

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Sturdy Scriveners

Posted on April 13, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”     George Eliot I’ve always loved this Eliot quote — so true! Noted economist Peter Drucker wrote half of his 39 … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on April 11, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

For those of you celebrating Easter – Happy Easter — have a joyous day! And for those of you celebrating Passover – Happy Pesach! Here’s a lovely poem by A.E. Houseman from A Shropshire Lad to light your way as … Continue reading →

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El Capitan

Posted on April 10, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com A story: Born with a rare eye disease Erik Weihenmayer became completely blind at age 13. Not surprisingly, he was told he would never be able to do the things that other people … Continue reading →

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Creative Reading

Posted on April 9, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “There is creative reading as well as creative writing.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you ever noticed the sometimes, when you’re really involved with a piece of writing and you put it aside for … Continue reading →

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Stress Soothers

Posted on April 8, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com Right now, there isn’t as much variety and energizing activity in our workday. Staying at home,  working at our computers for long stretches, keeping updated on the news, and focusing mentally to meet … Continue reading →

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Sweet Adversity

Posted on April 7, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Please help KWD grow by sharing:  https://karinwritesdangerously.com “Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.”   Fortune cookie saying As we all cope with many changes and challenges, the musings gathered here may help us remember that difficulties nourish our hidden strengths: “Difficult … Continue reading →

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