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Month: August 2023

Start with Hope

August 29, 2023 ~ wordancerblog ~ 12 Comments

Lately, I worry more and more about our children. They're growing up in a world that is increasingly violent & divided. Children have more worries & much more anxiety. That is why it's so important to offer hope and joy in small things.

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Small in Your Presence

August 20, 2023 ~ wordancerblog ~ 4 Comments

Recently, I've been reading Rilke, specifically Books of Hours: Love Poems to God, and as I was reading, this poem came into my mind. The small things, the things that sometimes seem inconsequential, often turn out to be essential to lifelong contentment.

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Maine Meditation

August 15, 2023 ~ wordancerblog ~ 5 Comments

As I wind down my summer travels and wind up for the school year, I am taking this time to return to Maine in photos and poetry. I hope these images inspire you to breathe, relax, and rejuvenate.

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A Room with a View

August 8, 2023 ~ wordancerblog ~ 7 Comments

We found a historic inn that overlooked Frenchman Bay.  When we opened the door to our room, we were immediately greeted by the sea.  Sliding glass doors to the balcony invited us to sit and take in the natural and nautical beauty.

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    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 30, 2026

    I'm a dreamer, Trish. Why can't it be the norm? There'd definitely be more joy and more insights into how…

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    Trish on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 29, 2026

    I loved reading this observation: "I was just setting the stage for children to create.  They did not need help;…

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    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    Come to New Jersey anytime, Kim. You have an open invitation!

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    kimhaynesjohnson on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026

    What's so fascinating is that children are accepting and agreeable when it comes to working together (mostly)- - far more…

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    Anita Ferreri on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    I think you should give yourself a round of applause for inspiring their creativity!

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7 responses to “A Room with a View”

  1. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel
    August 8, 2023

    Lovely photos.💙

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    sallydonnelly11
    August 8, 2023

    Thank you to sharing so I could travel to this beautiful landscape, too! I was sitting right there in your room, too, as the scenery changed. Your slice captures the importance of spending time in a room with a view so well!

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    kimhaynesjohnson
    August 8, 2023

    Oh, wow! Acadia has been on my bucket list for a while now, and your post makes me want to speed up the timeline and get there. The photos are gorgeous and add so much to the mood of your post. I’m so glad you shared them. Your words bring peace, and I love that you both take your own cameras to capture the moments of your memories together.

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    Melanie Meehan
    August 8, 2023

    Your pictures are beautiful! Enjoy the trip and Maine– August up there is a beautiful and inspiring time!

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    Denise Krebs
    August 8, 2023

    Joanne, thank you for taking us on a trip with you to Maine. Wow. It is gorgeous there, and your words and pictures bring it to life. This is my favorite line: “I felt small in a good way.” Such an important thing to feel.

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    Glenda Funk
    August 8, 2023

    Joanne,
    I totally agree about having a view. Not living near the ocean, a view is a must when we travel. We visited Acadia for the first time in 2021. Id like to return and explore more, but the Oregon coast is closer, and it is my favorite spot in the US. Like you, I love feeling small in nature and the feeling of wonder that evokes. Lovely photos, too.

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    Trish
    August 9, 2023

    You have taken me to the “other” coastline, and my summers spent at the University of New Hampshire. We’d usually spend a weekend traveling to Acadia from Durham, sometimes to sketch, always to appreciate. Enjoy this summer retreat, the one you’ll carry with you and be able to summon when teaching seems to eclipse everything!

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