I was lucky enough to receive two John Lewis-Stempel books for Christmas to add to my collection! I got The Wild Life of the Fox, which I read immediately, and then saved The Private Life of the Hare for today. Rabbits and foxes, my favorite! Wyatt wanted me to take his photo with the book too, so of course I did, because he’s cute.
I have never done the word of the year before, but I thought I would try it out this year. After much thought, I have decided on Connection. I really felt disconnected in 2020, with all the changes in our life and routine. No breakfast or coffee dates with friends, no book club, no taking Wyatt to therapy twice a week and seeing those people that we saw twice a week for five years. No work. Just lots of not seeing anyone. And I have a personality that tends to be solitary anyway honestly – and once I am home, I can really dig in. I feel like I really sort of lost my mojo as well – I didn’t feel as connected to nature as I have in the past, and I want to rebuild that feeling. We were outside but I didn’t feel as in tune with it as I normally do. So this year, I am going to connect. With myself, my circle, nature, my home even, adding in more warmth as we are minimalists and I needed to add in some warmer elements (like lots of plants! I am loving all of the green in our house!) So, this year is about connection, and trying to find ways to connect even with what is happening in our world.
Great word choice. I think a lot of people don’t feel connected right now. Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!
Thank you! And thanks. I know that technology is connecting us in some ways, but I need some more tangible connections somehow and I need to find them. 🙂
Good choices! I had Connect for the past three years…and then decided to try another word for 2021: Hope. I feel the need for something good, and hope points us in the right direction.
Cute pictures!
Wow that is great! I love the word Hope. I too feel hope this year. 🙂
Sounds like a good word for a new year!
Thanks Lisa!
I love that Wyatt wanted to be included! And I love your word choice for 2021. Perfect after all the disconnection of 2020.
Wyatt loves his photo taken. Lol. He cracks me up. And thank you – I am hoping by focusing on it I can find a little more connection this year.
Wyatt is indeed the cutest with the book!
I love the word Connect for 2021. I am still pondering my central word for 2021 but my reading word is Joy. I want to read with Joy.
Happy New Year!
Lol thank you! I love that you have multiple words, that is such a great idea!
Happy New Year!
I deeply hope we are able to connect with people more in 2021.
Yes! I am a super introvert but even I am feeling the lack of connection.
https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-Safari-Year-Hannah-Holmes/dp/B000SZXKXQ
I don’t have a paid interest in Amazon links but I thought you might like this nature book that I read a few years ago. I don’t delve into outdoor books as much as you, but I do love the ones I do.
Great pics, great book choices. Wyatt is growing so tall 🙂 – Rita, on new(ish) blog now
Thank you Rita!! This book does look like one I would really enjoy!!
And he is getting so tall! And he had his biggest weight gain this year as well – he was a kid who would gain like one pound a year. In 2020 he gained 10!
Glad Wyatt participated! Wishing you awesome ways to connect as we begin 2021!
He is so funny. 🙂 And loves his photo taken! Thank you Nise. 🙂
that’s a great word. I always think I’m going to come up with a word and then it never happens.
I have never been able to think of one before. I also never thought I could be committed to a word, but this year I am giving it a go. 🙂 And thanks!
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What a wonderful goal you have for this year. Now you need to get a bunny. Happy New Year.
I do need a bunny!!!!!
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