tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post6457727311296675813..comments2024-03-28T13:51:43.814-04:00Comments on Beyond LiteracyLink: Sparking Joy Carol Varsalonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-79232725360920307042020-12-09T14:51:10.646-05:002020-12-09T14:51:10.646-05:00Hooray for awe!Hooray for awe!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-22099884233888749662020-12-08T08:19:27.887-05:002020-12-08T08:19:27.887-05:00Janice, I hope the night sky in Syracuse if filled...Janice, I hope the night sky in Syracuse if filled with wonder and hope for you.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-73810581248357375882020-12-08T08:18:42.076-05:002020-12-08T08:18:42.076-05:00Linda, Jim Brickman has a sweet rendition of the n...Linda, Jim Brickman has a sweet rendition of the nursery rhyme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l18E-dYvawo. We are scheduled to close on our VA home on Dec. 18th. Can't wait for this event.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-21549876179550675842020-12-07T19:24:11.581-05:002020-12-07T19:24:11.581-05:00Perhaps there will be another poem again, Michelle...Perhaps there will be another poem again, Michelle. The moon is always ready to pose for us.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-27240666378114902052020-12-07T19:22:49.790-05:002020-12-07T19:22:49.790-05:00The power of poetry is that many perspectives alwa...The power of poetry is that many perspectives always pop up. Thanks for commenting, Mary Lee.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-40381623329227383492020-12-07T19:21:14.111-05:002020-12-07T19:21:14.111-05:00Glad you also love walks, Linda. Awe walks are one...Glad you also love walks, Linda. Awe walks are ones to inspire all of us.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-30785259063786014912020-12-07T18:00:43.399-05:002020-12-07T18:00:43.399-05:00Carol, I love the idea of awe walks. I call mine w...Carol, I love the idea of awe walks. I call mine wonder walks, but awe sounds more intriguing! Your poem is right on, the moon does inspire hope for me too! xoLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-73393043940111581852020-12-06T09:37:59.120-05:002020-12-06T09:37:59.120-05:00How fun to find the moon again here -- Karen Edmis...How fun to find the moon again here -- Karen Edmisten has a very different perspective.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-18674117589433969092020-12-06T01:00:58.230-05:002020-12-06T01:00:58.230-05:00What a fascinating and mysterious golden she-chara...What a fascinating and mysterious golden she-character you created, I'm definitely entranced by her… perhaps there will be a sequel, when the moon is full again… Captivating poem and pic Carol, the evening sky can be quite calming, thanks for post and invitation!michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-25019942734984270212020-12-05T15:33:33.106-05:002020-12-05T15:33:33.106-05:00Your work is always makes me hopeful. The night sk...Your work is always makes me hopeful. The night sky, that we usually miss, is worth, as you have shown, taking a look at thoughtfully. Thank you, Carol. Janice Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913934779785635150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-28775582018139518822020-12-05T10:29:26.567-05:002020-12-05T10:29:26.567-05:00Renewable energy is a fascinating term. I need som...Renewable energy is a fascinating term. I need some. I woke exhausted and congested but we have to take this trip to VA for our walkthrough. Have a good weekend.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-20499875690522874372020-12-05T07:54:45.292-05:002020-12-05T07:54:45.292-05:00Isn't it amazing how the moon is a constant im...Isn't it amazing how the moon is a constant image of wonder-from my sky to your window, it is there for us to hope upon, Fran. I hope you have a delightful awe walk this weekend that provides a poetic diversion.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-40458734305491028162020-12-05T07:50:46.934-05:002020-12-05T07:50:46.934-05:00Bridget, awe is a wonder word that takes me into a...Bridget, awe is a wonder word that takes me into a different zone of thought. Fill your heart with awe this weekend. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-31220467188128605852020-12-04T18:47:58.367-05:002020-12-04T18:47:58.367-05:00A moon-walk sounds like a lovely thing to me. Thro...A moon-walk sounds like a lovely thing to me. Through my kitchen window I've witnessed the moon's fullness earlier this week - it seemed especially full, bright, and serene. It does resurrect hope. It beckons peace. She does sit on her darkened throne winking at passersby - and awe is the perfect word for what she stirs in the beholder. Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-6715648067097677802020-12-04T15:28:51.566-05:002020-12-04T15:28:51.566-05:00Oh, yes! The moon this week has been waxing and I&...Oh, yes! The moon this week has been waxing and I've had little conversations with it before it rises to high. She sees so much. I love that old nursery rhyme....I see the moon and the moon sees me...god bless the moon of someone I want to see.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-80249421257219756072020-12-04T12:37:06.872-05:002020-12-04T12:37:06.872-05:00I stopped for another 'sky' picture yester...I stopped for another 'sky' picture yesterday, Carol. Outside wonder & awe certainly does keep me in better spirits. I call it another kind of "renewable energy"! Enjoy the weekend ahead!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-18048720138408986542020-12-04T04:26:27.311-05:002020-12-04T04:26:27.311-05:00I love your important tip: "a regular dose of...I love your important tip: "a regular dose of awe works wonders for people's mental health". You poem and pictures "resurrect hope" for us readers. Thank you, Carol. :) Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.com