Do you remember a few years ago when I talked about symbols? To be more specific, your symbol?
That first year mine was hiking sticks. You can find out why here. The feedback I received was fun, and your symbols were creative and clearly thought out.
What about this year?
I was trying to find something that symbolized connections. It seemed to be my theme, but I didn’t like that the only item I could think of was a chain…link.
With deeper contemplation, I decided my symbol this year would be a mirror. Trust me, it’s not for the reasons you might think, although it is nice to look in the mirror and see my hair has grown back in. The chia pet look is over-rated.
In truth, mirrors are our best friends and worst enemies, depending on the day, and it also symbolizes reflection.
So what is it that looks back at me?
I reflect upon my childhood as I have revisited the good old days with my parents and siblings. Cherished memories full of laughter and love stare back at me.
I reflect upon my husband and me, and our Arizona life, knowing it is exactly where we were meant to land. We have both lived here longer that anywhere else in the world and we have done it together. The memories we have shared in life are extraordinary, and everyday we live in the reflection of our promises.
I loved being a mom and the holidays always spark the most wonderful memories. I will forever share stories of their life in mine, and today I bask in the memories they create with their young families.
The grandkids, simply know they are loved, I see that reflected in their eyes.
Hmmm….seems to me we all need a mirror that tells us who we are? Forever grateful for the stories reflected in mine.
What’s your symbol?
Wind Kisses, Donna
Inspired by Ann-Christine of Lens-Artists (One Image/One Story)
Wind Kisses 
This is an interesting concept. My symbol! Hm… They indeed change every year, don’t they? I’m not really happy about me these days. It’s probably a chair. It’s where I spend most of my days. :p I broke my last one after only a few months. 😦 I got another now but who knows how long it will last. As for mirrors, I could easily do without. A silhouette is enough for me to make sure I still exist… Your mirror and this photo of it are wonderful.
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What an interesting way of looking back at the year. Maybe my symbol should be a needle, since it’s the development of the Covid vaccines, and getting my own shots in February, April and November, that has shaped my year and allowed me to do so much more than in most of 2020 – seeing family and friends, enjoying the culture of London, exploring more of my own country and even travelling abroad again 🙂
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What a great well thought out unique choice. I think many of us can relate to that. It kind of brought us our freedom back. Sad to think thats what it took. 3 years ago we would have laughed a such a thing. Donna Thanks for joining in.
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Hi Donna, I’ll have to give this some thought. Do you also have a word for the year? It’s almost that time that we start thinking about what’s next and how we did with this year’s word or symbol. Interesting post, my friend. 🙂
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hmmm, that’s interesting thought Marsha. I don’t have a word…yet. I will have to think on that, but maybe connections. It seems like everything about this past year was connections.
Thank you.
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Connections are good.
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What an interesting take on this, Donna! I am not a lover of mirrors…but for reflections – a good idea. I brush my teeth, but don’t look in the mirror. I never where make- up either. Brushing my hair I guess is the only moment besides putting on new clothes. Maybe I should re-think… and find a symbol? Hm. Right now it could be a pain brush or a pencil. I’ll have to reflect on that…
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I could see you with a paintbrush or a pencil. your creative spirit. thanks Leya. Donna
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Looking back at our early years is interesting. Although I’ve been in Ohio all but my first 3 months, my hometown is 3 hours away – and I’ve been in my current area 45 years – more than double the years of my youth. The mirror is an interesting symbol. It’s not my current beach walk, but Reflection was the prior one. https://beachwalkreflections.wordpress.com/2021/11/27/94-reflection/ …. and OH … it’s good to see familiar names as your commenters. Glad we connected.
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Yes… I saw a few of our connections. I love the blogging community of people from all over the world. Thanks Frank, Donna
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Cheers to common connections and glad they help bring us together. Thanks, Donna.
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Yes. Me too.
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This is an inspiring post, Donna. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I still can’t believe what we have gone through. Just hope things will calm down next year
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Thank you Amy. Me too. We just have to keep moving along as we can.
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The first part of 2021 looked a whole lot like 2020 but started to improve after awhile. I think my symbol for this year would have to be a hammer. It has been another year of projects around my old house but they have been jobs that have been very gratifying. Unfortunately work continued the theme of 2020 and I have been hammered by unrealistic schedules. This is where the house projects have been my outlet and a reason to step away from work.
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I cant love your choice enough! I think, those who found projects survived the isolation so much better. I am going to visit your site to see if you talk of your projects. Your house must be a pleasure to explore. And yes..to bring hammered into the year. Amen. Fantastic contribution. I appreciate it. Donna
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Excellent photo. Well done.
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Thanks you John, Donna
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