In Others’ Words: Seeing the Invisible

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perspective, Quotes 6 Comments

Growing up can limit our vision. When we’re young, we imagine just about anything is possible. And what is imagination but seeing with our mind’s eye? We see the faraway lands in fairy tales … we envision all sorts of creatures and quests … and yes, we even see how our lives would be different, given the chance. But then …

In Others’ Words: Still Learning

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perseverance, Quotes 6 Comments

Attitude changes things, doesn’t it? From our perspective in time, most likely we don’t consider Michelangelo a “learner.”  Being able to look at his works of art, to read about and marvel over his accomplishments, we call the man one of the greatest, most inspired artists of all time.  Michelangelo’s willingness to keep on learning could only help him be …

In Others’ Words: Dream Come True

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, lifequotes, Writing 10 Comments

So yesterday … yesterday was about a dream coming true. I sat in my office with my daughter, CJ, and watched the 2016 Christy Awards, which were presented online this year, and my novel, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, won for the Contemporary Series category. I’m still grinning about that moment … and still not believing it. And what’s even …