Comments on: There’s a spring in my step…/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/Tales from Italy, Alps, British Isles and FranceMon, 02 Aug 2021 20:42:36 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: Janet Simmonds/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26215Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:42:36 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26215In reply to Sophfronia.

Me too!

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]]>By: Sophfronia/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26214Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:37:02 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26214I too love that term “collective effervescence.” I’ve seen it “bubble up” in various group situations including the recent in person residency at the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing. Since it was the first in person event for nearly all of us, I think we were all craving that kind of energy.

Glad you’ve polished up your optimism!!

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]]>By: Mary Lou Peters/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26201Sat, 31 Jul 2021 21:49:11 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26201Wonderful article–so glad you’re back in business! Love the term “collective effervescence”–I was a participant in that super evening you describe where I laughed uncontrollably for 10 minutes. I will never forget that or the people around the table–what a fun bunch, and you brought us together to make it happen. Thank you!

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]]>By: Janet Simmonds/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26195Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:57:37 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26195In reply to Fran Pierce.

Thank you Fran – so looking forward to meeting you!

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]]>By: Janet Simmonds/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26194Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:57:16 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26194In reply to Anne Panagakis.

Thank you Anne – much appreciated!

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]]>By: Fran Pierce/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26193Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:30:11 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26193Hi Janet. Thanks for the newsletter. I feel your excitement about getting out in the world again. It made me even more excited to go to Sicily. I’m looking forward to joining you and the rest of the group in October. Best, F

On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 8:05 AM The Educated Traveller wrote:

> Janet Simmonds posted: ” Three weeks ago I rediscovered my optimism, it > was hiding behind my suitcase in a dusty corner of the cupboard. I > stretched into the darkness, grabbing it with both hands and pulled it > towards me. It felt a bit limp and needed a good clean and polish. I ” >

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]]>By: Anne Panagakis/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26192Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:36:39 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26192Hi Janet

Love your spring in my step article. Hope to see you all soon. Anne x x

On Fri, 30 Jul 2021 at 13:06, The Educated Traveller wrote:

> Janet Simmonds posted: ” Three weeks ago I rediscovered my optimism, it > was hiding behind my suitcase in a dusty corner of the cupboard. I > stretched into the darkness, grabbing it with both hands and pulled it > towards me. It felt a bit limp and needed a good clean and polish. I ” >

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]]>By: Janet Simmonds/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26187Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:21:12 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26187In reply to Rhonda Rasmussen.

Pleased you like it….

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]]>By: Rhonda Rasmussen/2021/07/30/theres-a-spring-in-my-step/comment-page-1/#comment-26185Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:30:44 +0000/?p=25943#comment-26185Beautiful Janet !!! Thank you ! R

On Fri, Jul 30, 2021, 2:07 AM The Educated Traveller wrote:

> Janet Simmonds posted: ” Three weeks ago I rediscovered my optimism, it > was hiding behind my suitcase in a dusty corner of the cupboard. I > stretched into the darkness, grabbing it with both hands and pulled it > towards me. It felt a bit limp and needed a good clean and polish. I ” >

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