Tag Archives: Henry David Thoreau

Pep Talks

Posted on July 27, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Coaches are fond of giving pep talks to their teams . Here are some words of experience and hard-won wisdom from some of life’s peak performers that we can all use as motivators: Diana Nyad on her epic swim from … Continue reading →

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Earthly Delights

Posted on June 14, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.”   Henry David Thoreau What a gift! The wedding of a dear friend’s daughter brought me to a villa in Tuscany for a week. A book break was just what the doctor ordered. … Continue reading →

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Different Drummers

Posted on May 15, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“This world is but canvas to our imaginations.” Henry David Thoreau As soon as I read these bold words, I was inspired to share more of this exuberant, inventive writer’s work with you. Many of these words of wisdom are … Continue reading →

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Outside Influences

Posted on August 8, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.”    Henry David Thoreau When the weather’s balmy, I really enjoy sitting on my porch and writing. If it’s quiet (a challenge in suburban New Jersey!), I find that being among green, rustling … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on October 15, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I came across this beautiful meditation in my beloved mother Dorothy’s book, One Thousand Beautiful Things. Read it aloud — it’s entrancing: Autumn Sunset by Henry David Thoreau The sun sets on some retired meadow, where no house is visible, … Continue reading →

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Transcendental Gumshoe

Posted on June 8, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

One of the things that I absolutely adore about writers is how endlessly inventive they are. They are proof positive of the boundless power of the imagination. One of the many ways in which this expresses itself is their incredible … Continue reading →

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Shy Success

Posted on May 14, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Success is blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it. Success is shy. It won’t come out while you’re watching.” Tennessee Williams “Success is shy” — this intriguing idea prompted me to search my author quotes for other thoughts … Continue reading →

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Short Short

Posted on December 8, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“I put a piece of paper under my pillow, and when I could not sleep I wrote in the dark.” Henry David Thoreau We’ve all had our moments of white-hot inspiration — and perhaps you’ve created a small gem from … Continue reading →

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Runaway Rules

Posted on November 7, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Any fool can make a rule. And every fool will mind it.” Henry David Thoreau “If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun.” Katherine Hepburn As in any field, rules abound in our discipline. There’s the “show, … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on April 26, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

As we move into our weekend, something to ponder: “We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn, which does not forsake us in our soundest sleep. I … Continue reading →

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