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Day: January 6, 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. wordancerblog's avatar
    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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    wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    Yes, this is the best part of my job. I'm a learning specialist, but I made room (literally) for crafting,…

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    Fran McCrackin on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026

    I think you have the best job!

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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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      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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