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Day: August 8, 2023

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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    March 29. I like your alliteration: "Frost in the fields flees" Also, I'm subscribed to your blog, but I don't…

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    What a beautiful poem you've written here. Leaning into hope and spring offers sustenance in hard times, doesn't it? Thanks…

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    Terje on SOL: March 2026 – Book of HoursMarch 29, 2026

    You have made the world a more beautiful and kinder place with your poems. Thank you! I also thank you…

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    Thank you for reading them, Denise. I do not belong to any church or religion, but I have found that…

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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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  5. Denise Krebs Avatar
    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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