Here's Day 98 from my book A Year Of Writing Dangerously which will be published in 2012
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Five Things Writers Can Learn From Dogs
1. Be tenacious and curious about everything.
2. Abandon yourself to joy on occasion.
3. At all times, follow what you love.
4. Have a steadfast and loyal heart.
5. Work hard and sleep well.
(Photo of Dr. Bob and Ruth at my house with various canine friends.)
And...when you have an itch, scratch it?
Posted by: Denise Emanuel Clemen | January 11, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Ah, such good advice.
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 11, 2011 at 08:22 PM
I like this better than Everything I need to know I learned in kindergarten. much more adult and easy to remember. Thanks Barbara, Bob and Ruth. Loren
Posted by: Loren Stephens | January 12, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Denise - That's wonderful!
Elizabeth - Thank you.
Loren - And thank you too!
xxxoooB
Posted by: Barbara | January 12, 2011 at 09:29 AM
This is wonderful especially accompanied by the photo of Ruth and puppies. I love lists!
Posted by: Laura B. | January 13, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Great picture. Also one should play, run and enjoy life!
Posted by: Barbara Force | January 14, 2011 at 03:41 PM
hey at least this woman is trying!!! she is a sproespeoskn for you so get off your pedistal and try to do the same write demand peacefully reform, they added a new gold law to your new healthcare thats sneaky do they care no they dont wake up and the french say in france the government is afraid of the people in usa people are afraid of their government! at least these people are involved what do you do? I personally write, sign care2 petitions, one petitions and tea party please help!! help pls
Posted by: Jasmeen | May 17, 2012 at 05:55 AM