Slice 2012: 14 of 31
- Share your link in the comments then respond to 3 (or more) other slicers.
I think this week of the challenge is a tough one. Days 11 – 17 can be grueling. The newness has worn off, the end of the month feels far away, and writing topics seem to be hard to come by. You can make it though! This week I’ll share nuggets of inspiration to make writing a little less painful.
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.
—E. L. Doctorow
All of the “nitty-gritty” stays the same, but if you have questions, email me or check out the useful links here.
31 Slices to Inspire
I’m posting links to a slicer’s posts who had major technical difficulties yesterday and then I’m closing comments for the 14th day.
Theresa: http://lookingforthewritewords29.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-madness.html
I hate lightening.
http://wearesuperkiddos.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-mrs-overman-and-storm.html
Student slices:
http://wearesuperkiddos.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-challenge-day.html
So glad to make it in today. Here’s mine: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/slice-of-life-story-challenge-14-of-31/
http://readingandthinkingoutloud.blogspot.com/2012/03/lesson-analysis-part-1.html
Travel bugging…
http://wp.me/pPury-qf
Hey, a few minutes earlier than usual tonight!
http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/should-auld-acquaintance-be-forgot/
Holy buckets I am tardy tonight! It has been another VERY full, VERY long day, but a good one. So… my slice attempted to show the frantic side of me that was afraid of not making it on time! I HATE being late!
http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2012/03/change-of-plans.html
Punked by my two-year-old. http://everydaysnapshots.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-14-2012.html
I am from…
http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/i-am-from-bushy-eyebrowsslice14/
Heartfelt memory
http://teachinnature.blogspot.com/2012/03/more-than-pretty-sunseta-memory.html
At Journey’s End, It is Time to Rest. A humble tribute to my wife’s father, who passed away this morning after a long, full life, and a short bout with cancer.
http://tothisoneitmatters.blogspot.com/2012/03/at-journeys-end-it-is-time-to-rest.html
My Friends
http://caroline524.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/my-nightstand-friends/
Visit to an early learning center.
http://deborahjnelsonwrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/dozen-doing-observation.html
I lost my post on the 13th and got so upset, I just went to bed and cried. I got some encouraging comments, so I tried again.
I am glad I did. I feel so much better.
http://eastfieldscrappers.typepad.com/serenity/2012/03/slice-of-life-challenge-13-of-31-the-lorax-and-the-hunger-games.html
It’s late and I’m blogging from a hotel lobby…so it’s a quick list: http://ruthayreswrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/friend.html
Student Slicers
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2012/03/14/student-slicers-link-up-1431/
A poem inspired by our lovely day…
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2012/03/14/solsc-2012-1431/
I checked, but neither thumb is green…
http://severaldrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/thumbs-of-normal-color-slice-14.html
am I the last poster tonight? Made it!
http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2012/03/countdown-to-spring-break.html
a long day and another late slice…but a fun one
http://www.klingercafe.com/2012/03/sols-1431-2012-bit-of-blanery.html
Wednesday Musings:
http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/?p=1332
Packing
http://creativeliteracy.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice2012-14-of-31-packing.html
It’s hard to say good-bye to a beloved pet. It was hard today.
http://keepintouch-sueb.blogspot.com/2012/03/rip-hemingway.html
I’m a broken down mess!
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2012/03/im-broken-down-mess.html
Positive thinking to end the day:
http://chartingbythestars.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/thankful-slice2012/
Nothing ever happens at school! It is the same old thing!
http://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/oh-nothing-ever-happens-at-s/
This is weird Third Try. I got a comment, so I know my blog posted, then it disappeared of the list. Then g-mail blocked me, now I think this will work….LK
Head lice
http://you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com/2012/03/headlice-second-post.html
SOL #14 Mini-lecture on the French and Indian War
http://jellyandthedogs.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-14-mini-lecture-on-french-and.html
Underdogs rule http://keeferto.typepad.com/blog/2012/03/the-bracket-buster.html
Stacey – Paul
I have a wordpress account and had this problem on the blogger site as well. I created a g-mail account and linked my Gravatar image to my g-mail account. Now when I can comment on those blogs by just typing in the wierd letters to prove I am not a robot.
Hope that helps.
So busy…haven’t commented this week. Grades due tomorrow. A glimpse into my life in a short poem of dueling laptops as two ela teacher spouses have an evening together:
http://meanderingmaya.blogspot.com/2012/03/dueling-laptops.html
The odd jobs of an educator…makeshift balloon weight maker! http://missgrattonsgirls.edublogs.org/2012/03/14/makeshift-balloon-weights-sol-14/
Quick as a Cricket!
http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2012/03/audrey-wood-quick-as-cricket.html
It is so time for bed in this house. . . .
http://kellitrabertalks.blogspot.com/2012/03/battle-of-epic-proportions.html
Allowing myself to look back for a minute
http://wendiatrandom.blogspot.com/2012/03/wordless-wednesday.html
Slice 14- a day in (very) bad limericks
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-4-evening-in-limericks.html
http://growteachthinkreach-josie.blogspot.com/2012/03/heres-to-newest-of-teachers.html
My try at poetry in honor of new teachers.
http://archermom.blogspot.com/2012/03/nothing-profound.html
Just a regular post
Trust Me
http://myteachertown.blogspot.com/2012/03/trust-me.html
Are You The Pain…or The Great One?
http://thesensiblysavyteacher.blogspot.com/2012/03/are-you-painor-great-one-sols-14.html
No fun allowed!
http://zeaserspalace.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/shhh-we-arent-supposed-to-be-having-fun/
In a Former Lifetime
http://mardiesnotebook.blogspot.com/2012/03/in-former-lifetime.html
a slice about toilets
http://pamelahodges.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/an-apple-in-the-toilet/
The name game? Do you play? I do.
http://stacythemothership.blogspot.com/2012/03/whats-in-name.html
Writing about powerful images…
http://uncbeams.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc-images.html
Status Updates
http://lifepse.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-status-updates.html
Do you see what I see?
http://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2012/03/fine-points.html
A letter
http://showgem.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/slice-14-a-letter-to-my-mom/
#14 Headlice
If this is a second post I apologize, I don’t see my first post
http://you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com/2012/03/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none_14.html
@Lori: When I tried to click over to your post, this is the message I received. Do I have the correct URL?
“Blog has been removed
Sorry, the blog at you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com has been removed. This address is not available for new blogs.
Did you expect to see your blog here? See: ‘I can’t find my blog on the Web, where is it?’”
-Stacey
Slice 14: A travel story that makes my kids chuckle…
http://blogpraylove.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/never-stand-under-a-tree-full-of-monkeys/
Slice #14 (Almost half way)
A chat with my sister about my own writing….
http://wonderingthrough2012.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-14.html
Walking hand in hand
http://mobergsmeanderingmind.blogspot.com/2012/03/hand-in-hand.html
Some familiar faces will return…
http://slicesfromthegarage.blogspot.com/2012/03/bright-spot-for-colts.html
I keep coming back to family…
http://4blocksaday.blogspot.com/2012/03/porch.html
count your toothbrushes
http://solitaryslices.blogspot.com/2012/03/count-your-brushes.html
A memory…
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2012/03/collision-course.html
In honor of my nephew’s first three months on planet Earth, I wrote him his first poem.
http://mrschock.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-it-day-14.html
Hmm.. Encyclopedia Britannica is going digital. Is this good or bad?
http://ahopefultransmission16.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-my-life-day-14.html
What a way to start the week!
http://lifeisgrand-pettit.blogspot.com/2012/03/solc_14.html
Today, my kindergarten class revised with partners and it was one of my favorite Writer’s Workshop lessons ever-
http://forty-and-fabulous.blogspot.com/2012/03/revising-conferences-in-k.html
Sensory Overload…
http://ellensruminations.blogspot.com/2012/03/sensory-overload.html
Three Cheers for Jon!
http://lennyehestad.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-14.html
I really love food! Who’s with me?
http://writingmehome.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/food-glorious-food/
Anticipating a weekend of fun and bocce ball. http://centerslices.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/bocce-ball/
Persuasive Letter Inspiration
http://throighmyeyes.blogspot.com/2012/03/persuasive-letter.html
I have the fever. The fever of summer. Come and join me in thinking about the months ahead…
http://stumblingthroughwords.blogspot.com/2012/03/just-cant-wait.html
Who can complain when you have sunshine and your favorite genre?
http://twistsandturns-ann.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-cant-wait.html
Another go at poetry – Why I Comment. You all inspire me so much!
http://refiningrcraft.blogspot.com/2012_03_01_archive.html
Not the best way to start the week!
http://lifeisgrand-pettit.blogspot.com/2012/03/solc_14.html
Today was a beautiful day
http://nicolesbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/03/beautiful-day.html
http://alotalot.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/slice-of-life-where-have-i-been-lets-see/
When a challenging child is absent – and how that changes your class.
http://yeahwritejanet.blogspot.com/2012/03/when-someone-special-is-absent.html
Because they need to know history….
http://becoming-cathy.blogspot.com/2012/03/quick-history-lesson.html
Old cars and third grade slicers: http://3rdgradeslicers.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/solsc-march-14-2012/
http://lostinliteracy.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/im-thankful/
I’m a bit of a downer today…
http://iteachatec.edublogs.org/2012/03/14/not-much-to-slice-about/
http://metresemer.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/a-moment-on-the-front-step-at-the-cabin/
Let ‘em read!
http://bethfullerreadingcoach.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/let-em-read-part-1/
Talking about my new best friend!
http://writeonkathy.blogspot.com/
Enough kisses… A toddler bedtime slice.
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2012/03/2012-slice-of-life-story-challenge-14.html
Taking a moment to breathe.
http://readwriteinspire.blogspot.com/2012/03/breathing.html
Slicing from the porch again–a pretty wonderful treat this time of year!
http://slicesfromthesofa.blogspot.com/2012/03/waking-up.html
Amazing weather, and an even better surprise at the end of the school day:
http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2012/03/here-comes-sun.html
Who knew a walk would be so (ahem) eventful??? haha…
http://boxofchocolates29.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/solsc-3-14-2012-finally-time/
Just plain fun
http://clayfragments.blogspot.com/2012/03/hubba-bubba.html
Today we wrote outside for Slice of Life during a record breaking warm day in Wisconsin…
http://paustt.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-day-14.html
What Slice of Life is doing for me.
http://seney-mysliceoflife.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-challenge.html
I’m finding the self-imposed format I’m using this week a bit stifling. However, when I commit to something, I always see it through ’til the end.
With that, here’s my slice: http://reflectionsofamommy.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/things-im-pretty-sure-of-today-day-iii/.
More on the wedding
http://deliveringreadingpassion.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/sols2012-13-the-wedding-tree/
A Story That Could Be True:
http://grownupsanddowns.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/slice-of-life-a-story-that-could-be-true/
SOLC 14 of 31: Hope vs. Hopeless
http://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/solc-14-of-31-hope-vs-hopeless/
Feeling Grateful
http://blauveltbabbles.blogspot.com/2012/03/grateful-solc-14.html
Regrets
http://lindakulp.blogspot.com/2012/03/regrets.html
As my mom turns another year older, it makes me worry for the day when she might not know who I am.
http://sliceoflifedeanna.blogspot.com/2012/03/happy-birthday-mom.html
I’m thankful for… so much more than I wrote about.
http://heart4w.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-14-march-14-2012-im-thankful-for.html
http://Teachyourheart.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/march-14/
Market day!
Tpettyconrad@att.net
Inspired by another blogger to share what makes me happy!
http://ourcampreadalot.blogspot.com/2012/03/happy-slice-of-life-14.html
I had to go to the doctor today for a blood pressure check…
http://mmscollins.blogspot.com/2012/03/patience-and-blood-pressure.html
Day 14. Welcome to my world. My husband the comparison shopper
http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-husband-shopper.html
Focus, focus…
http://rdgnana.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-fever.html
No, Paul, you’re not alone. I can’t comment on blogger blogs with my wordpress account. I have to use my google account.
A Student Conjured Some Memories of Her
http://schwade.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/things-may-not-appear-as-they-seem/
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-do-you.html
What do you…
see
hear
touch
smell
taste?
on my baby’s first day outside walking
alone
I want you…gets your attention, doesn’t it?
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-want-you.html
http://heartfeatherenjoy.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-beginnings.html
New Beginnings
My 12th slice is a shout-out to Booksource. If you haven’t checked them out through twitter or their website, you should. (I am not a paid advertiser!)
http://allthingspreteen.blogspot.com/2012/03/booksourcea-great-resource.html
walking with words
http://debbie-mewritingmore.blogspot.com/2012/03/words-and-shoes.html
What can happen when you’re vulnerable…
Slice 14 of 31- Still going strong!
Thanks for all you commenters! It makes my day to read them. I try to read and comment on as many as I can each day, too. There’s some amazing writing happening out there!
http://web.me.com/aggiekesler/myjourneyabroad/Blog/Entries/2012/3/14_What_Can_Happen_When_You’re_Vulnerable.html
Spring is in the air.
http://alittlefaithandalotofheart.blogspot.com/2012/03/ahhhspring.html
http://enbuscadeequilibrio.blogspot.com/2012/03/flip-side-solsc-1431.html
my big moment
http://teachtoinspire.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/my-big-moment/
Flash Fiction in honor of Valentine’s Day… a month late (on purpose)
http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2012/03/valentines-day-fail.html
Ruth’s car stories continue to inspire me–my favorite car…
http://fairlyfrazzled.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-favorite-car.html
I have a cold… AGAIN!!
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-have-cold-again-slice-of-life.html
And just have to say I love Kevin’s poem that he left here in the comments. I love that idea of leaving a trail behind us during this time of slicing.
I love Our Town
http://shredsofmymind.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols14-our-town.html
I felt like An (Athletic) Fraud http://jessicawhitmore.com/blog/2012/03/an-athletic-fraud/
What happens when I stay up too late watching TED talks instead of writing my slice…
http://prosecents.blogspot.com/2012/03/this-is-what-happens-when-i-stay-up.html
another piece of “phoetry”
http://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/grace/
How I Met Your Father
http://www.readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-i-met-your-father-solc-14.html
Twin clothing stories and a post before school!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2012/03/accidental-twins.html
Let’s review, My son
http://booksavors.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/solsc-lets-review-my-son/
My Hair War . . .
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2012/03/hair-war.html
My son’s essay
http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2012/03/great-essay.html
What were you thinking?
http://coffeefueledmusings.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/what-were-you-thinking/
Today’s slice – timing. In other words, I don’t have time to be sick.
http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-14-timing.html
Need a chuckle?
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2012/03/lol.html
Couch shopping
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc2012-couch-shopping-1431.html
Some days are like this….
http://triumphsntribulations.blogspot.com/2012/03/we-all-have-days-like-this.html
Gathered my Reading Materials for upcoming break
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-2012-14-of-31-reading-list.html
Writing with Friends: on writing groups and my published friends: http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/friends-to-write-with/
a difficult memory…long live MLK’s dream
http://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/did-she-really-say-that/
I found something to write about: Disney World! I kind of love Disney World….
http://www.frommyfrontporchlookingin.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-14-disney.html
Today I hit a milestone in posts
http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/100-today/
recent books my children have loved
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc-14-love-of-books.html
Regrets? I’ve had a few…but then again…I wish I had never
http://kathgillis.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/i-wish-i-had-never/
A beautiful spring evening
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-14-31412-buzzards.html
friends
http://thirdmusings.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/friends/
(I already posted my slice, but I wanted to share a poem from yesterday that was inspired by a Slicer — Mardie — and is about Slicing.)
from: http://mardiesnotebook.blogspot.com/2012/03/apologies-to-william-carlos-williams.html
This Is Just to Say
i have written
many comments on blogs
today and yesterday
and tomorrow looks pretty good, too,
from where i sit
in my seat behind the screen
and wonder about the writers
whose words are moving me
to write back to them
Forgive me
if I don’t linger long enough
to leave a trail
– Kevin
@Kevin: What a wonderful poem. The last stanza reflects how I often feel. SAS
My students came up with nicknames for themselves on our Quidditch team. And they started to make t-shirts.
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2012/03/14/slice-of-life-hanging-out-with-lil-bookworm-da-boss-mogo-and-more/
Kevin
Digital Rough Cut Done
http://blkdrama.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/rough-cut-done-solsc-14/
Time today for catching up a Slice reading
I had to switch “venues” because my actual blog is nonfunctional at the moment (thank to all my twitter friends for keeping me posted on whether or not the link worked).
Today’s post is a bit lighter than yesterday’s… maybe it’s okay that few really got to see yesterday’s attempt at a poem.
http://lleullinsdragon.tumblr.com/post/19262473975/marias-excellent-adventure
Patricia Polacco quotes! I finally found my notebook where I recorded some quotes from Patricia when she visited our school last week.
http://onelitcoach.blogspot.com/2012/03/quotes-from-patricia-palocco.html
Children: Go Play Outside
Parents: Your Children Really Need to Go Play Outside
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-14-go-play-outside.html
Sleepless in Topsham
http://improvingmysenses.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-am-awake.html
Shortcuts
http://writekimwrite.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/shortcuts/
What I’ve been reading in my writerly life — I give you Writerly Wednesday!
http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2012/03/writerly-wednesday.html
I tried to write a villanelle. It has a lot of rhymes and was really hard. It hurt my brain. I have to go to sleep now.
http://birdsandtreesofthemind.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/slice-14-villanelle/
Today, I could complain, but I won’t, and I have my father’s words to thank for that.
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-day-14-i.html
Facebook takes you to interesting places…a trip down memory lane:
http://tmsteach.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-challenge-14-revisiting.html
If you love Pinterest, don’t read my slice.
I love, love Pinterest but found out there’s a dark side.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2012/03/dark-side-of-pinterest.html
The kids are no fun
http://kookingwithkara.blogspot.com/2012/03/lunch-with-scorpio-races.html
Here is a quickie reflection…need some sleep tonight.
http://makelearningcontagious.blogspot.com/2012/03/ah-ha-momments.html
Thanks to Mardie I found my slice today. http://teacherdance.blogspot.com/2012/03/mardies-post-brings-bread-man.html
A ridiculous poem on…… my thumb!
http://sunsandstone.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-thumb.html
Flashing Lights In the Rear View Mirror http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-bought-red-mercury-cougar-and-down.html
The search for a writing history. http://thelitladies.edublogs.org/2012/03/14/slice-of-life-11-rewind-hit-pause-then-play/
Slices of My Reading Time
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols-14-slices-of-my-reading-time.html
Smells
http://missy-gink.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/sol-14312.html
This is truly a slice of life posing as fiction. The names have been changed to protect the . . . innocent.
http://jama-seedlings.blogspot.com/2012/03/squatleys-choose-new-car.html
The air was warm and still this morning….
http://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/waiting-solc-14/
As a WordPresser, I’m having trouble commenting on Blogspot blogs that don’t offer a Name/URL option for an ID. WordPress ID and Open URL don’t seem to work for me. Am I alone in this?
@Paul: I, too, have this problem. It has to do with the way some people have set up their comment moderation. While I’ve been able to use a Google account for some of the blogs I’ve had trouble with in the past, I’m unable to make this work with all of the Blogger blogs, which is beyond frustrating. I’m unsure why the WordPress ID and Open URL aren’t working for you, me, “The Fountain,” and I’m sure others. If someone else has an idea about this or can problem-solve, then I hope they’ll let us all know!
Reflecting on this experience thus far http://www.shewritesbecause.blogspot.com/2012/03/reflection.html
The perfect moment in class today.
The Right Book
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.com/2012/03/right-book.html
T-ball…started in the spring-last spring. Ooops!
http://moore4familyfun.blogspot.com/2012/03/t-ball.html
Back in the USA
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2012/03/back-in-usa.html