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​You'll Never Be Quite the Same

Word of the year - STRETCH

12/31/2019

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         Last New Year’s Eve a friend suggested we choose a single word to inform the year ahead. As a devoted logophile, I plunged into the challenge. I was intrigued by the simplicity, the focus, like a yearlong mantra.
          For 2019 I chose ATTEND. In my empty nest life, I have a tendency to tune out and burrow down. Both meanings of the word appealed to me: LISTEN and GO. Take part; give heed; don’t get lost in interiority.
      I’ve mulled over this year’s word for about a month. EXTEND? EXTERIOR? OUTWARD? ENGAGE? I still need to “attend,” but I wanted a distinct word. Given this semester’s focus on writing (and family), I also considered CREATE and INNOVATE.
           The winner for the year 2020 is…. STRETCH. Once again, I admired its versatility. Physically and mechanically, I am increasingly obliged to stretch and limber. The word also suggests metaphorical reaching out beyond the edges – of myself, of possibilities, of habits, of creativity.
        May the year 2020 be a year of positive stretching for everyone – personally, socially, and politically. It’s a big year.

 
My 60th year in 60,000 words
Day 126: 180 words, TOTAL = 20,759; 39,241 remaining

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    Robin Clifford Wood is a writer and writing teacher.  She lives  in central Maine with her husband and dogs, loves to be outdoors, and enjoys ever-expanding horizons through her grown children and their multi-species families.

    To read about the "60th year in 60,000 words" challenge, go to the August 27th blog post. 
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    https://www.robincliffordwood.com/youll-never-be-quite-the-same---blog/tomorrow-is-launch-day
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