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Month: January 2026

One Little Word, 2026

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026 ~ wordancerblog ~ 15 Comments

This year, as I approach my seventh decade, I wanted to choose a word that would help me journey into old age with grace and courage.  I know I will certainly need it. 

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  1. Trish's avatar
    Trish on One Little Word, 2026January 7, 2026

    I can't add anything but, "Brava" to the comments here! The stanzas that begin, "Remember me as..." speak so clearly…

  2. Lainie Levin's avatar
    Lainie Levin on One Little Word, 2026January 7, 2026

    Well, first of all, the older I get, the older "old" is =)And I love the mindset you are bringing…

  3. Jessica Carey's avatar
    Jessica Carey on One Little Word, 2026January 7, 2026

    Remarkable. Flashy and spunky. I love your attitude approaching this year and your upcoming birthday. So inspiring.

  4. Leigh Anne Eck's avatar
    Leigh Anne Eck on One Little Word, 2026January 6, 2026

    I love all of this! The word, the thinking behind it, the poem, and the picture! I just reacently purchased…

  5. Fran McCrackin's avatar
    Fran McCrackin on One Little Word, 2026January 6, 2026

    I like the way you build up to your word reveal. And with the perfect photo!

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15 responses to “One Little Word, 2026”

  1. Glenda Funk Avatar
    Glenda Funk
    January 6, 2026

    Joanne,

    Like you, I don’t like the invisibility that comes w/ aging, so I refuse to be ignored or invisible. That said, I’m a bit muddled about your word. I’m assuming it’s “remarkable” since you picked “remembered” already.

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    1. wordancerblog Avatar
      wordancerblog
      January 6, 2026

      Yes – Glenda, It’s REMARKABLE.

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  2. Erika Avatar
    Erika
    January 6, 2026

    Yes to all of this! I also remind my students how great it can be to be old!

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  3. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders
    January 6, 2026

    Cheers to living remarkable! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    lvahey
    January 6, 2026

    This sentence: “It should be a word that sizzles and sparkles, visible for miles and miles around.” – and the word – and that amazing picture – does just that. (And I’m trying to remember – does Charlotte make a “Remarkable” web for Wibur???)

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      wordancerblog
      January 6, 2026

      Charlotte wrote: “Some Pig,” “Terrific,” “Radiant,” and “Humble.” I think I now have my OLW for 2027! After Remarkable – I think I should be RADIANT. Thank you!

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    kimhaynesjohnson
    January 6, 2026

    A perfect photo and word choice! I think you should frame the word and picture together and hang this in your classroom. You are indeed REMARKABLE, and the word choice suits you to a T.

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    1. wordancerblog Avatar
      wordancerblog
      January 6, 2026

      Thanks, Kim. I am not really comfortable with the adjective REMARKABLE, but that’s why I think I have to use it and embrace it. I’m more the type who camouflages and hides out under cover.

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  6. franmcveigh Avatar
    franmcveigh
    January 6, 2026

    What a remarkable post! And word choice!

    My wish is that no one will be invisible in 2026!

    Happy New Year!

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  7. Anita Ferreri Avatar
    Anita Ferreri
    January 6, 2026

    Joanne, This is a REMARKABLE word and a REMARKABLE post about the challenge of finally reaching a point when you know more than ever before and feel stronger than ever before and yet are deemed invisible by the people around you. I share this challenge and worry about being thrown to the curb as a has been rather than revered as a “feisty old lady who is remarkable.” I have saved your poem. It might just be my motto for the decade!

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  8. Fran McCrackin Avatar
    Fran McCrackin
    January 6, 2026

    I like the way you build up to your word reveal. And with the perfect photo!

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  9. Leigh Anne Eck Avatar
    Leigh Anne Eck
    January 6, 2026

    I love all of this! The word, the thinking behind it, the poem, and the picture! I just reacently purchased a book titled Aging Faithfully, and I’m looking forward to reading it. I am at that point where I feel like age is influencing the way my students see me. And I don’t always deal with that very well. Your words have encouraged me, so thank you!

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    Jessica Carey
    January 7, 2026

    Remarkable. Flashy and spunky. I love your attitude approaching this year and your upcoming birthday. So inspiring.

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  11. Lainie Levin Avatar
    Lainie Levin
    January 7, 2026

    Well, first of all, the older I get, the older “old” is =)

    And I love the mindset you are bringing into the new year. I love the idea that we can see aging as a recognition and reckoning of our own personal power. YES!

    I can’t wait to see what the year brings you.

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  12. Trish Avatar
    Trish
    January 7, 2026

    I can’t add anything but, “Brava” to the comments here! The stanzas that begin, “Remember me as…” speak so clearly to me, especially the line about searching “for pictures in the clouds.” I do that with my grandson now, constantly ready to look up. Embrace the remarkable in 2026—and always!

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