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About Char of inkydancestudios

Writer by nature and for the soul. Educator for life. Artist for love. Passion: All things good and true.

Defining Our Differences: Another Test For You

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Char of inkydancestudios

Originally posted on CHARLENE BELL DIETZ, Author: Inkydance Studios:
I pulled out my car keys and started out the door.  My husband stopped me and smiled.  He handed me a map because he knows me well. I usually have a…

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Mysterious – Altruistic Children of the Amazon

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Char of inkydancestudios

We woke to rain . . . a steady drizzle . . .  The tucked away villagers waited near the inlet to welcome the morning visitors to the slippery grass and mud covered slopes. Children scrambled down to the dock, … Continue reading →

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Happiness Revisited

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Char of inkydancestudios

Happiness Secrets and the Study of Natural and Synthetic Happiness  posted on February 8, 2013 evoked a comment about the use of the word mastery in i09’s article listing six ways to be happy. Is the use of the word … Continue reading →

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I Hear Voices Part III

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Char of inkydancestudios

I used to teach teachers how to teach writing. They’d ask, “How do you give the characters’ different voices?” Simple answer: listen to how words are used, listen to how words are said, listen, listen, and watch. Tempo: Whenever my … Continue reading →

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I Hear Voices Part II

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Char of inkydancestudios

Body language is a powerful voice: You’re at this party telling your friend something you’re quite passionate about.  He stares at you and lifts both eyebrows, just a little.  Now you’re annoyed. He’s just showed you he’s skeptical about what … Continue reading →

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I Hear Voices: Part 1

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Char of inkydancestudios

I’ve always heard voices. I’m sorry for those who don’t. Remember those lazy years when you didn’t have to clean house or pay taxes?  I mean those years way back when you woke up knowing the neighborhood kids were already … Continue reading →

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