Monthly Archives: October 2011

Opposites Attract — or do they?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Beth Vogt

We’ve heard it so many times it qualifies as an overworked, underpayed cliche: Opposites attract. Really? Do they? And if those opposites get all attracted to one another, is this a good thing? There certainly are certainly plenty of  novels … Continue reading →

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In Others’ Words: Ninety-three

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Beth Vogt

“May you live all the days of your life.” ~Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish satirist My mother-in-law celebrates her 93rd birthday today. That’s her in the photo, getting ready to blow out the candles of her cake. And yes, she got ‘em … Continue reading →

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In Others’ Words: Snow

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Beth Vogt

  “I used to stare up at the sky trying to see where the snowflakes were born. I could do it for hours. Well, minutes. But it was always the waiting that was the most fun.” ~Author unknown, from a … Continue reading →

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The Romance of Words

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Beth Vogt

Just the other day, I wrote about how romance requires a kiss. Last night I wrote my blog post over at the WordServe Water Cooler — using the movie The Princess Bride as an analogy for the writing life. Thanks to Westley, … Continue reading →

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In Others’ Words: Surpised

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Beth Vogt

  “Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.” ~ John Barrymore, American actor It’s delightful when happiness tiptoes up behind you, taps you on the shoulder, and then — when you turn around — … Continue reading →

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