The Power of Words, The Magic of Story
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| Blog Name: | The Power of Words, The Magic of Story |
| Url: | http://karenball.blogspot.com |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | writing, publishing, faith |
| Description: | Author, editor, and speaker Karen Ball shares thoughts on publishing, writing, and living life with wonder |
| Popularity: | 68 Followers |
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A Beautiful Word
I've been thinking about the beauty of words. How some words create images in and of themselves. And as I looked over the list of 100 Beautiful Words (see my previous blog), I realized there are words that speak beauty and nobility to me, words that contain so much meaning and emotion that I'm moved or challenged or convicted when they whisper through my mind and heart. Lately, one word has been doing all of that:Integrity. Even as I write it, I feel my heart move. So much is contained in that word. So much that has blessed people, so much that seems lost on today's world. Before I go any further, th
I've been thinking about the beauty of words. How some words create images in and of themselves. And as I looked over the list of 100 Beautiful Words (see my previous blog), I realized there are words that speak beauty and nobility to me, words that contain so much meaning and emotion that I'm moved or challenged or convicted when they whisper through my mind and heart. Lately, one word has been doing all of that:Integrity. Even as I write it, I feel my heart move. So much is contained in that word. So much that has blessed people, so much that seems lost on today's world. Before I go any further, th
Beautiful Words...100 of Them!
I'm still pondering the article on being purposeful in our word choices and use. As someone who has studied other languages (French, Spanish, and Russian), I love the physicality of words.When you speak either French or Russian, your whole lower face gets a work out. It's as though you're tasting the words as well as speaking them. Happily, English has words like that as well. Consider the following: impecuniouscircuitousmellifluousexsanguinateebullientflummeryWords like these are not only fun to use, they're fun to say. The feel of some even reflects their meaning. Impecunious
I'm still pondering the article on being purposeful in our word choices and use. As someone who has studied other languages (French, Spanish, and Russian), I love the physicality of words.When you speak either French or Russian, your whole lower face gets a work out. It's as though you're tasting the words as well as speaking them. Happily, English has words like that as well. Consider the following: impecuniouscircuitousmellifluousexsanguinateebullientflummeryWords like these are not only fun to use, they're fun to say. The feel of some even reflects their meaning. Impecunious
The Beauty of (True) Words
I was challenged a few days ago to read an article by Marilyn McEntyre entitled "Letting Words Do Their Work." Because I respected the fellow editor who made the recommendation, I hopped right on over the the link. Oh. My. Golly. So much powerful truth contained in this article. If you're a writer, speaker, reader, or simply one who loves--truly loves--words, you've got to read this article.Here are a few salient points that resonated:"It is hard to tell the truth these days, because the varieties of unt
I was challenged a few days ago to read an article by Marilyn McEntyre entitled "Letting Words Do Their Work." Because I respected the fellow editor who made the recommendation, I hopped right on over the the link. Oh. My. Golly. So much powerful truth contained in this article. If you're a writer, speaker, reader, or simply one who loves--truly loves--words, you've got to read this article.Here are a few salient points that resonated:"It is hard to tell the truth these days, because the varieties of unt
Got News?
I found an interesting report today that shows the public today thinks the media is more wrong than right. You can review the report yourself, or listen to an interview about the report. I remember the days when media reported news. When they dug in and found the facts, then disseminated it to us without bias. Walter Cronkite is still, to my mind, the quintessential reporter. He gave us th
I found an interesting report today that shows the public today thinks the media is more wrong than right. You can review the report yourself, or listen to an interview about the report. I remember the days when media reported news. When they dug in and found the facts, then disseminated it to us without bias. Walter Cronkite is still, to my mind, the quintessential reporter. He gave us th
A Magical Friendship
I've always considered friendship--true friendship--a gift. Something heaven sprinkles into our lives here on earth to enrich and encourage. You can't manufacture or fake true friendship. It's almost a little bit of magic that comes into your life, usually when you least expect it. Well, here is an example of exactly that! My brother, Kevin, directed me to this video, and I'm still smiling. Enjoy!Karen
I've always considered friendship--true friendship--a gift. Something heaven sprinkles into our lives here on earth to enrich and encourage. You can't manufacture or fake true friendship. It's almost a little bit of magic that comes into your life, usually when you least expect it. Well, here is an example of exactly that! My brother, Kevin, directed me to this video, and I'm still smiling. Enjoy!Karen
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