Tag Archives: Maya Angelou

Sparking Creativity

Posted on March 24, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Maya Angelou “You can be cautious or you can be creative. But you can’t be a cautious creative…Good ain’t near great.” George Lois, art director Wonderful, isn’t … Continue reading →

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Step Out

Posted on May 7, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“I am a big bird winging over high mountains into serene valleys. I am ripples of waves on silver seas. I’m a spring leaf trembling in anticipation.” Maya Angelou When Maya was a little girl, she lived with her grandmother. … Continue reading →

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Finding Courage

Posted on January 20, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The ability to control one’s own destiny… comes from constant hard work and courage.” Maya Angelou We usually think of wonderful writers as witty, wise, impassioned, inspiring, and intense. But the word courage often applies as well. So many of … Continue reading →

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Healing Day

Posted on March 12, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Because of our routines, we forget that life is an ongoing adventure.” Maya Angelou Sometimes I go on a fishing expedition, dipping into a book on one of my shelves searching for an inspiring idea to share with you. I … Continue reading →

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Unique Voices

Posted on February 5, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

Every so often, a book review really catches my imagination. Sometimes a review grabs me because it showcases a book on ideas, like How to Live — an engaging romp through the mind of Montaigne (see Montaigne Moonlights). And sometimes … Continue reading →

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Cliche’ Catcher

Posted on January 21, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Nothing will work unless you do.”    Maya Angelou “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.”    Vince Lombardi Cliché: 1) a trite phrase or expression; also: the idea expressed by it; 2) a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation; 3) something (as a … Continue reading →

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