Monthly Archives: August 2020

“The Unheard”

Posted on August 18, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: Back in the 3rd century A.D., King Ts’ao sent his son, Prince T’ai to study under the great master Pan Ku at his temple to learn the art of being a good ruler. Pan Ku sent the young … Continue reading →

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Believe It

Posted on August 17, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it, even If I did not have the ability in the beginning.” Mahatma … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 15, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

The Sea Deep glass-green seas chew rocks with their green-glass jaws. But little waves creep om and nibble softly at the sand. — Lilith Norman

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Roller Coaster

Posted on August 14, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“Of some new ferment at work in him Nick Lansing himself was equally aware. He was a better judge of the book he was trying to writing than either Suzy or Strefford; he knew its weaknesses, its treacheries, its tendency … Continue reading →

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Word Play

Posted on August 13, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Homographs are words that are spelled alike, but have different meanings. A homograph that is also pronounced differently is known as a heteronym. Surely, they are one of the many reasons why people learning English find it so challenging! These … Continue reading →

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”Words Conjure”

Posted on August 12, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Words of wisdom on words gathered by a friend to light our way today: “Nothing is more satisfying than to write a good sentence. It is no fun to write lumpishly, dully, in prose the reader must plod through like … Continue reading →

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Tour Tips

Posted on August 11, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Wisdom from the past Tour de France observers and riders: “You can’t influence the Tour. You have to take it day by day and give it your best.” John Degenkolb “The difference between a pro and an amateur — the … Continue reading →

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Joyful Joe

Posted on August 10, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

After spending part of the weekend watching “Finding Joe,” an uplifting documentary about Joseph Campbell, I was inspired to gather and share some of his words of wisdom for us all: “We must let go of the life we have … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on August 8, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

August Afternoon Where shall we go? What shall we play? What shall we do? On a hot summer day? We’ll sit in the swing Go low. Go high. And drink lemonade Till the glass is dry. One straw for you, … Continue reading →

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Best Step

Posted on August 7, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“To fail is a natural consequence of trying, To succeed takes time and prolonged effort in the face of unfriendly odds. To think it will be any other way, no matter what you do, is to invite yourself to be … Continue reading →

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