March Reminded Me (Ruth’s SOLS)

March reminded me to take care of myself. March reminded me of the power of a writing community. March reminded me I am determined. March reminded me my words make a difference to other’s lives. March reminded me I’m busy. March reminded me ordinary days are my passion. March reminded me to let go of unrealistic expectations. March reminded me to breathe. [...]

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Woo-hoo! You are posting on the last day of March! Today I’ll select the final two Writer Pack giveaways. Even if you “fell off the wagon,” still join us for the final day of the month long writing challenge! Tomorrow COME BACK to enter the giveways. If you posted 28 or more days there will [...]

Found Poetry (Ruth’s SOLS)

So this slice is found poetry. “Found” in the sense that I’m completely swiping Ruth Metcalfe’s idea because she “found” a poem in her iPod today. Then she told me about it and sent me a text and it sounded so fun I decided to try it too. Since her excitement was inspiration, I thought [...]

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Slice of Life Challenge 2011. Please share your unique URL to your daily slice in the comments of this post. Feel free to grab this button and use it to your blog. Happy Slicing. image credits: template: ali edwards (designer digitals); paper: say yes, a. aspen (designer digitals); font: book antique, 28 days If you [...]

The World Needs You (Ruth’s SOLS)

A few days ago I read this line: The world needs more people being themselves. You know, it’s easy to get caught up in wanting to be more like this person or wishing to be more like that person. It’s easy to think, if only I could be like that slicer. Or if only I [...]

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Slice of Life Challenge 2011. Please share your unique URL to your daily slice in the comments of this post. Feel free to grab this button and use it to your blog. Happy Slicing. image credits: template: ali edwards (designer digitals); paper: say yes, a. aspen (designer digitals); font: book antique, 28 days If you [...]

Writing Workshop is Worth It (Ruth’s SOLS)

After school I went to my friend Jami’s house. It’s been too long since we’ve seen each other and I found myself looking forward to Monday afternoon all weekend . I called her after lunch today and said, “Will you share the beginning of your YA fiction with me if I share my first chapter [...]

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Slice of Life Challenge 2011. Please share your unique URL to your daily slice in the comments of this post. Feel free to grab this button and use it to your blog. Happy Slicing. image credits: template: ali edwards (designer digitals); paper: say yes, a. aspen (designer digitals); font: book antique, 28 days If you [...]

Uh-Oh (Ruth’s SOLS)

I just started reading a new YA novel. And I’m hooked. For a normal person this wouldn’t be a problem. For me it is detrimental. See when I’m hooked, like I’m hooked with this book, I keep reading and reading and reading. Laundry needs folded. I read instead. My lunch needs packed. I read instead. [...]

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Slice of Life Challenge 2011. Please share your unique URL to your daily slice in the comments of this post. Feel free to grab this button and use it to your blog. Happy Slicing. image credits: template: ali edwards (designer digitals); paper: say yes, a. aspen (designer digitals); font: book antique, 28 days If you [...]

Morning Love (Ruth’s SOLS)

I love to get up early on Saturday mornings. When Stacey and I were working on the book it was a habit I developed. I could score a few hours on Saturday morning for writing which didn’t steal from family time. Now, a year after the book was complete, I still find myself getting up [...]

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Slice of Life Challenge 2011. Please share your unique URL to your daily slice in the comments of this post. Feel free to grab this button and use it to your blog. Happy Slicing. image credits: template: ali edwards (designer digitals); paper: say yes, a. aspen (designer digitals); font: book antique, 28 days If you [...]

Why Write Tonight? (Ruth’s SOLS)

It is 10:57. I just got home and my bones are tired. Why am I facing a computer screen and writing, even though I left the house at 6:15 am, led writing workshop in four classrooms, joined two teachers in reflective practice meetings, planned a writing celebration, started a new book study with a group [...]

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If you slice more than 28 days, you may enter the drawing for the following giveaways: A custom painted stool of your favorite children’s book by Deb Gaby! A Sari Book journal from Love Calcutta Arts donated by Accessories for Hope. A Write: It’s good for you! canvas I painted. A Write: It’s good for you! mug. A set of three [...]

Spoiling Steph (Ruth’s SOLS)

Tonight Andy and I spoiled Stephanie. Together, just the three of us, we bought new gear for softball season. Pink cleats. Pink mit. Pink gear bag. Not-pink ling socks. Black shorts. She loves softball. I like seeing this part of her develop. I’m thankful she has a place where her strong-will, competitive nature, and drive [...]

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If you slice more than 28 days, you may enter the drawing for the following giveaways: A custom painted stool of your favorite children’s book by Deb Gaby! A Sari Book journal from Love Calcutta Arts donated by Accessories for Hope. A Write: It’s good for you! canvas I painted. A Write: It’s good for you! mug. A set of three [...]

5 Senses (Ruth’s SOLS)

Trying to think of a creative way to collect a slice today… Tomorrow I’m giving a minilesson in second grade about adding sensory details to writing, which leads me to collecting my favorite of each sense from today. I see Stephanie’s new purple glasses. I hear Hannah’s voice as she sings her latest original song. [...]

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If you slice more than 28 days, you may enter the drawing for the following giveaways: A custom painted stool of your favorite children’s book by Deb Gaby! A Sari Book journal from Love Calcutta Arts donated by Accessories for Hope. A Write: It’s good for you! canvas I painted. A Write: It’s good for you! mug. A set of three [...]

Sunshine on a Plate (Ruth’s SOLS)

When I posted my photo on March first, I fully expected it to be the last of the snow. It’s one of the things I like best about collecting slices throughout March — we get to welcome Spring. For a few days Spring visited, but she is long-gone now. The wind is howling. The sky [...]

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    If you slice more than 28 days, you may enter the drawing for the following giveaways: A custom painted stool of your favorite children’s book by Deb Gaby! A Sari Book journal from Love Calcutta Arts donated by Accessories for Hope. A Write: It’s good for you! canvas I painted. A Write: It’s good for you! mug. A [...]

“A” Collection (Ruth’s SOLS)

I collect the letter A. I think it’s fun to hide them throughout the house and in my office at school. I like to tuck them into unexpected places. On top of a picture frame, above a door, beside a table lamp. Recently I gathered several of them and placed them on our mantel. I [...]

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If you slice more than 28 days, you may enter the drawing for the following giveaways: A custom painted stool of your favorite children’s book by Deb Gaby! A Sari Book journal from Love Calcutta Arts donated by Accessories for Hope. A Write: It’s good for you! canvas I painted. A Write: It’s good for you! mug. A set of three [...]

Taking Care (Ruth’s SOLS)

My body has been speaking to me the past few weeks and it hasn’t been very happy. My arms and legs tingling, my joints burning, and my muscles sore. After several tests bringing normal results, I began to worry. My everyday routine was significantly altered. Computer work was painful, writing with a pen impossible, exercise [...]

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If you slice more than 28 days, you may enter the drawing for the following giveaways: A custom painted stool of your favorite children’s book by Deb Gaby! A Sari Book journal from Love Calcutta Arts donated by Accessories for Hope. A Write: It’s good for you! canvas I painted. A Write: It’s good for you! mug. A set of three [...]

Writing in the Day (Ruth’s SOLS)

I’m drinking a perfect cup of tea and eating Saturday breakfast. Like always, Andy made it for me. Snuggled under a blanket with my laptop balanced on my knees, writing in the day. No plans for laundry or dusting or meal planning until later, much later. I’m burying myself in fiction, allowing the characters to siege my [...]