“When I read a book, I put in all the imagination I can, so that it is almost like writing the book as well as reading it—or rather, it is like living it. It makes reading so much more exciting, but I don’t suppose many people try to do it.” ˜ Dodie Smith (b. 3 … Continue reading June Musings: The Joy of Imaginative Reading
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Emily Dickinson’s Wisdom on Growth and Patience
“May teaches us that growth comes after patience.” ˜ Emily Dickinson (b. December 10, 1830 – d. May 15, 1886)
Spring is here!
“Is the spring coming?” he said. “What is it like?”… “It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine…” ˜Frances Hodgson Burnett (b. 24 November 1849 - d. 29 October 1924), The Secret Garden
March Reflections: Remembering Louisa May Alcott
“There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.” ˜Louisa May Alcott (b. November 29, 1832 – … Continue reading March Reflections: Remembering Louisa May Alcott
The Power of Love: Stronger Than Anything
“Love is the strongest thing in the world, you know. Nothing can touch it. Nothing comes close. If we love each other we’re safe from it all. Love is the biggest thing there is.” ~ David Guterson, Snow Falling on Cedars
January
“You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed.” ˜Larry Niven, Science Fiction Writer (b. April 30, 1938)
November
“The last days of November write their own pages.” ~ Keith Wynn
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