At the beginning of each New Year our family members each choose a word to represent their goals for that year.
Words can be powerful. They can force you to see things in a whole new way.
When words are used in an ABC adventure, they work the same way.
They provide structure or set the tone.
In this series we will explore some of our favorite words
The USA offers some of the most amazing scenery in the world. The next couple of months will be dedicated to creating alphabet adventures in each of our 50 states.
Just in case you need a reminder, here is a list (in alphabetical order) of each state.
“A wise traveler never despises his own country.”-Carlo Godoni
“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.”-Anatole France
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Benjamin Disraeli
“Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.”
“The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.-G.K. Chesterton
“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” Miriam Beard
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”
-Maya Angelou
WRITING TIP: Use the words of others.
When trying to find a new way to add words to your photos, consider adding quotes.
Do you ever read a quote and find yourself instantly transported by your own memories?
Quotes stir in us a deep emotion. Sometimes we just want to elicit a feeling. Perhaps you have a great picture but you don’t have a story to go with it. This is the perfect time to add quote.
Collecting quotes is a great way to make sure you always have words for your photos. Quotes can be a jumping off point to telling a story or they can stand alone.
I thought I would take this month to share my pictures with you as I pair them with some of my favorite quotes.
There are quotes for everything.
I collect quotes in the notes feature of my cell phone.
I file quotes by the last name of the author and/or under a category heading such as relationships, travel, inspiration etc.
Quotes can also encourage you to take a photo in a different way. Give it a try this month!
