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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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Something Wonderful

Posted on April 14, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

The rising moon has hid the stars; Her level rays, like golden bars, Lie on the landscape green, With shadows brown between. And silver white the river gleams, As if Diana in her dreams, Had dropt her silver bow Upon … Continue reading →

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48 Percent

Posted on July 21, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow   We hear so much today about the problems that kids are facing in school when it comes to reading. And yet, there’s … Continue reading →

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