April 2025 (my last post) was some time ago - a lot has happened yet nothing has happened. A life time of stories yet just a blink of an eye leading to the same point - today.
However, this year is a restart and as such needs a word that will live up to 'my expectations' (so it's got to be a good one) I've played around looking at words like 'quirky', 'whimsical', 'Magical' and they all feel - a bit young for me.
I rather liked this ....
“You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C.S. Lewis
However, you may have noticed it is more than one word! I like optimism - it has a strength, a gentle strength and as a word it is rather optimistic! So, let me introduce to you my word of the year 🩵
Do you have a word of the year?
Did you find it helped?
And, if despite my absence you are still out there - please say hello - I have missed this space.
Im still out there! nice to see you back. Blogland seems to have lost quite a few seasoned bloggers, possibly to instagram. I don't have a word but I quite like yours. I do have a motto though - It won't happen unless you make it happen! and I have found it to be true, if I want something to happen I usually have to put some effort into cause and effect to get there. Wishing you happy blogging this year.
ReplyDeleteBetty (aka the wood fairy) now Elderberry.rob
Great to.see.you Kate
ReplyDeleteNo special word.just 'give it a whirl'.for.2026 I think
Welcome back! My heart gave a little jump when I saw your post - it's always good to hear from old friends. (Even though I'm not a good enough friend to comment very often.)
ReplyDeleteI like your word choice and hope it defines your year.
Back in December I came across a post on FB which presented a seemingly random array of letters and suggested you record the four words that stood out for you from it. These words would be your mantra for the coming year. My words were power, breakthrough, strength and selfcare. I'm still not really sure what to make of them, but time will tell.
Country lass,
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, good to see you back I have missed you.
I checked every so often to make sure I hadn't missed you.
My word for this year is nurture, not just myself, but friendships and my surroundings.
As I age some of my friends and relatives are no longer here, either passed away or moved away. That's sad, I need to nurture what remains. Friendship is so very precious.
Love, country lass
HI Kate. Still here and soooooo lovely to hear from you. I hope you are well and I think you have chosen a fabulous word for 2026. I have no word … just a long list of boring house and garden maintenance jobs that I really must get licked this year. Take care … Carol x
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back here.
ReplyDeleteSome bloggers are coming back to blogging, gradually.
Pohangina Pete for one. You'd love his writing if you hadn't already found it.
Some are going to Substack.
georgepenneyauthor ....go have a read.
I'm still blogging away. It keeps me going.
I like the CS Lewis quote....
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to see a comment from you, Kate! I was wondering where you'd gone.
ReplyDeleteI have no word but love your choice, something we all need in this current climate! xxx