One of the (mostly) technical newsletters I still receive had an interesting headline one day last week.

Does Daydreaming Serve a Purpose?

As you might expect, I couldn’t resist. You can read the complete article here, but the text below is the part I liked:

Daydreaming strongly indicates a healthy, active, and normal-functioning brain. In fact, scientists have correlated daydreaming with improved memory, higher levels of creative thinking, and effective problem-solving. During a daydream sequence, the brain detaches itself from the busy stimuli-ridden modern world and allocates resources to other pressing issues. Furthermore, research also shows that daydreaming can help elevate mood and improve productivity.

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The phrase “has a tendency to daydream” appeared on many more than one of my elementary school report cards. I wish I could go back in time and show this article to my parents and to my third-grade teacher, Mrs. Green.

I guess it’s no accident that I chose to write a series of novels about a dreamer.

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90 responses to “What a Day For… – #1LinerWeds”

  1. The best report I have ever seen was my oldest brothers – would achieve more if he paid attention in class and not to the sparrows on the window sill 😂
    Great song, one of my favourites

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    1. That’s funny. I loved it when birds or squirrels appeared at the window. So much more interesting than what was in the chalkboard.

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  2. petespringerauthor Avatar
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    It’s funny how some words take on a positive or negative connotation. Some would call daydreaming using one’s imagination, which should always be a good thing.

    I know Mrs. Green isn’t an unusual name, but I taught with a 3rd-grade educator with that name at my school.

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    1. The good teachers recognized that definition. They still tried to draw my attention back to the chalkboard, but they also encouraged the daydreamer in me. Mrs. Green is the first teacher I remember trying to get us to explore our imagination. Thanks Pete.

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  3. Fabulous fall colours!

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    1. Thanks Sheree. We are in day-3 of hard rain. I fear the fall color has washed away.

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  4. Hi Dan – that’s great … my brain is constantly in daydreaming mode – but sends me off in interesting directions. Wonderful article to come across, then adapt for us here … also love the colours of your fall photos – Mimi obviously enjoys looking around – and is being specifically curious, rather than thinking about life out and about. Daydream – always happy to hear that song – Cheers Hilary

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    1. Thanks Hilary. As a fellow daydreamer, I always appreciate your thoughts. That is MiMi’s favorite window. I happened to be working outside in that area. We have had several cats over the years who seem to enjoy watching me work. I suspect they see me as the handyman. I have more fall photos, but they will be old, unpublished ones. I think three days of hard rain has taken care of this year’s crop.

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      1. Well crumpets you’re the one they need … I thought you were born to look after Mimi and Mumu and their forecat-bears – only working when there’s spare time between looking after them and of course the one up the road?! Cheers Hilary

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        1. It does seem to be muy purpose.

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  5. The Golden Hour in autumn certainly is its own daydream! The emerging trestle warns of winter, though. Beautiful trees!

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    1. There are now places along the road where you can see the entire trestle. Yep, winter is not far away. But winter is a good time to daydream.

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  6. Daydreaming…the best part of any day!

    MiMi peeking out from the curtains is adorable. Wonder what she’s daydreaming about?

    Beautiful capture of fall colored trees . Love the windshield shot! And your little red maple working hard at surviving. It won’t be so little come next spring!

    Happy Hump Day Dan. Hope the remainder of this week is pleasant for you and the Editor and the Tuxedos!
    Ginger

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    1. Thanks Ginger. MiMi likes to know what’s going on out there. I don’t think she has any desire to find out firsthand, or firstpaw. I’ll be back out there to finish the project I was working on, after the rain stops. It is going to stop…right?

      Our little tree has survived another year. I hope it makes it through the winter. I’ll give it a little mulch to keep it warm. Mother Nature is taking care of water.

      I hope your ride into the weekend is an easy one.

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  7. Some nice color there. I shall daydream about it later…
    😉

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  8. I remember that song. :-) I wonder if any of us could claim surviving elementary school without daydreaming. :-) Fall is definitely falling.

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    1. There was always that one girl, Judy. I wonder what became of her ;-)

      I think fall fell this week. We’ve had so much rain. The forecast of “Possible Showers” turned into over an inch of rain, much of it falling in several thunder-filled bursts.

      I hope you have a nice second half of this week.

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  9. No one can compete with upstate NY and New England for autumn color!

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    1. It is a wonderland of color, GP. I love it.

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  10. I especially like the color of yellow leaves against a dark trunk and branches of a tree.

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    1. Those are my favorites, Frank. The rain soaked trunks and branches stand out even more. It’s a remarkable form of beauty.

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  11. I was and still am a huge day dreamer! …..I love the photos such beautiful colours.
    I remember the loving spoonful too good group 💜

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    1. I am not surprised to learn that, Willow. I’m glad you like the photos, and the song. It’s a fav.

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  12. I think we all had that same report card, Dan. Daydreaming was not an encouraged activity. Super photos.

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    1. I think it should have been, John. I could have gotten an A :-)

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  13. Ah, bless you, Dan. Welcome to the club!
    That sunset peeking between the autumn leaves, the stuff pies are made of ;)

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    1. Thanks Patricia! I love your take on the sunshine!

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  14. I was always afraid to put a toe out of line in school. But once I was on my own, I found daydreaming to be one of my most crucial tools in fiction writing. It would be interesting to see if kids performed better if given time in class to let their minds wander. Thanks for sharing this, Dan.

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    1. My toes were all, always over the line, Staci. I had a few teachers who tried to encourage us to use our imaginations (while also trying to get us to pay attention). Those are the ones I remember.

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      1. Those are the ones I’d likely remember best, too. (Well, them and the ones I found to be masters of torture. I had a few of those.)

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  15. Daydreaming is an active mind flexing its muscles. Love the fall pictures!

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    1. Thanks Pam. I’m guessing you speak from experience ;-)

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    2. Do you remember the cartoons of the creatures running like mad and going nowhere? Hello.

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      1. Yes – those flying feet ;-)

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  16. “Has a tendency to daydream” — no wonder I love your writing and posts! Beautiful photos, Dan. Have a great day!

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    1. Thanks Gwen. I still do daydream. I never learned how to stop.

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  17. I had a teacher or two make the same complaint about me. I still daydream!

    Your mornings the park have been pretty! You have the most amazing trees in Orange this year. Ours are mostly yellow.

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    1. The trees have been very bright this year. I’m guessing we’re done, though. It’s been raining hard since Sunday night. Glad to know a fellow daydreamer.

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  18. You captured the essence of fall in these photos, Dan. Daydreaming? It’s something I’ve always done. I have sparse memories of childhood because I spent more time in my dreams than reality. :)

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    1. Sometimes it was a better place. Unfortunately, I should have paid more attention when they were teaching grammar. I’m glad you like our fall colors.

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  19. Lilies pic but you can guess what caught my eye in that photo🍁

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  20. Dan, I’m glad you’re a daydreamer. Your remarks about your report cards had me laughing in commiseration. I’m still waiting for my big mulberry tree to have more than a patch of yellow. Thanks for sharing all the gorgeous trees there. They’re pos-i-lutely…. well, dreamy. Hugs on the wing.

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    1. Thanks Teagan. It took 60 years, but I feel like I’ve been vindicated :-)

      I think our run of color is over for this year, unless those green holdouts begin to change.

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  21. I’d to spend more time daydreaming, Dan. Loved the post and the beautiful fall foliage. Can’t beat autumn in New England. :-D

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    1. Thanks Diana. We’ve had very nice color this year. I still daydream, but I feel better about it ;-)

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  22. Absolutely no accident, Dan. I’M relieved to know I’m not defective. 🙂 I love all the autumn shots.

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    1. You are not defective. Revenge of the daydreamers!

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      1. Tawanda! Lol. (Did you see Fried Green Tomatoes?)

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  23. Damyanti Biswas Avatar
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    Love the autumn hues :) Beautiful!

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    1. I’m so glad you like these photos, Damyanti.

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  24. Love the fall colors….thanks for sharing!! As for day dreaming description….I hadn’t thought about it that way, but it brought clarity to a number of things for me!! Have a great rest of your week!

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    1. Sounds like the revaluation of a daydreamer, Kirt ;-) I’m glad you enjoy the photos.

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  25. Dan, so nice to see Autumn in New England. Awesome photos. And good to know daydreaming is worth something. I’d be in trouble if it was a defective trait. How would we write our books? How would we take breaks from the world’s madness? Your 3rd grade teacher had no clue about you. A creative mind way back then. 📚🎶 Christine

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    1. I thought you would like these, Christine. I’m glad you do. I’m happy to welcome another daydreamer to the club ;-)

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      1. Thanks, Dan. Let’s see how many daydreamers you can get in the club! 🥳🎶

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  26. All I could think of was this….

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    1. We all need an Uncle Buck.

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      1. He kind of reminds me of my stepfather…

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  27. I’m sure that was on my report card too – one of my teachers called me Bojangles because I couldn’t stop with my feet – I was daydreaming about dancing! Looks like you’re getting lots of color!

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    1. Proud to be in the club with you, Jan. My feet were also always in motion.

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  28. There was a time when I used daydreaming as an escape, but there are worse ways to escape. Daydreaming in moderation and with good intentions can help manifest our hearts’ desires.

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    1. I agree, JoAnna. I still tend to escape into a daydream now and then.

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  29. Oh, and I love those golden trees and the streaked windshield – very dreamy!

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  30. Pretty pictures. I am a dreamer too.

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  31. What a perfect way to prove your elders wrong. I wish I’d had “a tendency to daydream” but I was such a serious little girl. Now as an adult… I daydream with the best of them…

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    1. But they’re all gone. I needed this information 60 years ago ;-) I’m glad you’re in with us now.

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  32. Hi Dan, my teachers also complained I daydreamed. They also complained I talked. One teacher wrote “generally speaking Robbie is generally speaking on my report. I’ve never forgotten it.

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    1. Hahaha – that’s so funny, Robbie.

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  33. There’s so much teachers don’t know about students growing up–not to point fingers. I’m a teacher! Well, a tech teacher which some think doesn’t count! It was interesting reading your article.

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    1. I think it counts! An math teacher of mine with an appreciation of technology pretty much started me on a ling and enjoyable career in tech.

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  34. There should be a ‘love this’ button by the ‘LIKE’ button, for posts like this. Just stunning colors on the trees. Such a difference in how the seasons change in your neck of the woods (pun intended!) Thanks once more for making my morning smile!

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    1. I’m glad you’re enjoying the fall photos. We are being treated to some very nice color this year.

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  35. Fabulous post, Dan. I really liked the part of the newsletter, because it’s all true. Daydreamers are creative thinkers and typically have big hearts to go along with their big thoughts. The fall photos are beautiful.

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    1. I’m glad you like this, Jennie. I felt vindicated.

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      1. I bet you did! Best to you, Dan.

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  36. I love a good daydream. No one can stop you! :-)

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  37. Count me another whose report card inadvertently signaled my creativity — lol. And I still remember the three words my doctor gave me yesterday to test my memory: orange, pear, diamond

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    1. Haha – good memory.

      Glad to know another daydreamer.

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