Thank you to everyone who joined us for this session!

For this session we took a close look at “The Astronomer” by Jan Vermeer 1668” and “Christina Koch Astronaut 2026,” posted below.

Our prompt was: “Write about contemplating a world anew.”

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Please join us for our next session Wednesday May 27th at 6pm EDT, with more times listed on our Live Virtual Group Sessions.

The Astronomer” by Jan Vermeer 1668

Credit: Jan Vermeer

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Christina Koch Astronaut 2026

Credit: NASA Image and Video Library