Slice 2012: 19 of 31
Share your slice then comment on as many other slices as possible.
A little quote from one of my very favorite books, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. I think it is quite appropriate for the middle of Slice 2012.
It seems to me that we can’t explain all the truly awful things in the world like war and murder and brain tumors, and we can’t fix these things, so we look at the frightening things that are closer to us and we magnify them until they burst open. Inside is something that we can manage, something that isn’t as awful as it had a first seemed. It is a relief to discover that although there might be axe murderers and kidnappers in the world, most people seem a lot like us: sometimes afraid and sometimes brave, sometimes cruel and sometimes kind.
—Sharon Creech
The “nitty-gritty” stays the same, but if you have questions, email me or check out the useful links here.
Routines bring comfort
http://teachinnature.blogspot.com/2012/03/familiar-routines.html
http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/yeah-and-hows-that-empathic-civilization-coming/
A day spend with my youngest daughter catching frogs.
http://pamelahodges.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/catching-frogs/
http://growteachthinkreach-josie.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-dad-english-language-learner.html
Today’s story is not mine, rather my fathers – so close to my heart.
I have ALWAYS LOVED puddle jumping. However, I have never done it unexpectedly. I love it just as much when it wasn’t on my agenda…. anyone else get caught out and about in bad weather tonight???
http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2012/03/yes-another-great-story-in-life-of-me.html
Thinking Tweets
http://readingandthinkingoutloud.blogspot.com/2012/03/thinking-tweets.html
http://deliveringreadingpassion.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/sols2012-19/
It is late because of Book Club.
Resilience: Blessed are the Children
http://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/resilience/
They Break My Heart.
http://eastfieldscrappers.typepad.com/serenity/2012/03/slice-of-life-challenge-19-of-31-they-break-my-heart.html
Student Slicers
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2012/03/19/solsc-2012-1931/
A few thoughts on reading…
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2012/03/19/solsc-2012-1931/
A lovely and productive day! http://missgrattonsgirls.edublogs.org/2012/03/19/a-lovely-productive-day-sol-19/
Keeping on…http://ruthayreswrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/keeping-on-sols.html
Reviewing old writing and doing a little Facebook stalking, I happen upon something (and someone) to write about…
http://severaldrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/other-people-growing-up-slice-19.html
Spring
http://nicolesbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring.html
The search is over…
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-19-and-search-is-over.html
A Day Off. Some quick thoughts about a very packed weekend and one extra day of rest.
http://tothisoneitmatters.blogspot.com/2012/03/day-off.html
Almost didn’t get a post done today. It has been a Monday!!
http://mmscollins.blogspot.com/2012/03/monday-mondayda-da-dadededa.html
A spring greeting, inspired and modeled after a mentor text – “Hello November” by Ruth Ayres.
http://lookingforthewritewords29.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols-19-hello-spring.html
Almost forgot to write today…
http://zeaserspalace.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/almost-forgot-to-write-today/
Whew! It’s a late one today. A variation on the It’s Monday! What are you reading? meme. Thought I’d note most (if not all) of the books I recommended to folks today:
http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-monday-what-are-you-recommending.html
Karate and looking mean, or not:
http://wendiatrandom.blogspot.com/2012/03/look-mean.html
Special session at church on a Monday night in March.
http://deborahjnelsonwrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/awesome.html
Looking for a pick-me-up. How many were given up because they did not want a black room and save the universe?
http://chartingbythestars.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/lost-slice2012/
It’s late…but here nonetheless (one of my favorite words)
Book Club Drama
http://becoming-cathy.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-club-woes.html
Comments matter.
http://archermom.blogspot.com/2012/03/on-writing.html
Back on the bike
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2012/03/monday-ride.html
In the Name of Love…
http://ellensruminations.blogspot.com/2012/03/in-name-of-love.html
Just the “Facts”, Ma’am
http://myteachertown.blogspot.com/2012/03/just-facts-maam.html
Slice 19: Cannot believe I’ve written for nineteen days straight! Sharing memories of Hawaii today…
http://blogpraylove.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/summer-weather-hawaiian-memories/
The difference between men and women and their apps….
http://sowingseeds.edublogs.org/2012/03/19/happy-birthday/
Musings on greeting cards and writing…
http://uncbeams.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc-greeting-cards.html
Our family cat…
http://4blocksaday.blogspot.com/2012/03/king-arthur.html
I still can’t believe it…
http://slicesfromthegarage.blogspot.com/2012/03/bummer-for-boilers.html
I’m finally taking a break from Disney talk…just a short one! My library musing today:
http://www.frommyfrontporchlookingin.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-19-disney-break.html
Going with a blank box…and it’s an ok thing!
http://slicesfromthesofa.blogspot.com/2012/03/blank-box.html
#19 SOL Reading Lesson for Thursday
http://jellyandthedogs.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-working-reading-lesson-for-thursday.html
I wish I had taken my own advice.
http://keepintouch-sueb.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-should-follow-my-own-advice.html
Dreams come true today
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-2012-19-of-31-we-saw-winter.html?m=0
what kind of dream is it?
http://marielyzabeth.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/slice-of-life-19/
Today’s slice is a fictional story: Sister’s Ring
http://thesensiblysavyteacher.blogspot.com/2012/03/sisters-ring-sols-19.html
Random facts about me
http://www.mobergsmeanderingmind.blogspot.com/2012/03/15-random-facts-about-me.html
I have a go at some goof around writing.
http://stacythemothership.blogspot.com/2012/03/today-im-trying-some-goof-around.html
http://lostinliteracy.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/limits/
Finding limits in the classroom
Phew, didn’t think I’d get one in today!
http://kathgillis.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/all-good-things-must-come-to-an-end/
Busy day today! Slice 19 of 31
http://web.me.com/aggiekesler/myjourneyabroad/Blog/Entries/2012/3/19_Busy_Day.html
Why do we like it so much?
http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/its-back-again-slice-19/
Thinking about my reading program…
http://iteachatec.edublogs.org/2012/03/19/independent-reading/
Perfect Mate…..for my daughter
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/perfect-matefor-my-daughter.html
Slice 19 A New Book
http://you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-book.html
painted rocks made a difference in my classroom today
http://readwriteinspire.blogspot.com/2012/03/unpacking.html
Out of the pens of babes:
http://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2012/03/portmanteau.html
watching people
http://marieliise.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/slice-of-life-19/
Jackpot!
http://lifeisgrand-pettit.blogspot.com/2012/03/solc-19.html
Can’t stick around long, because…
http://stumblingthroughwords.blogspot.com/2012/03/because.html
I’m Back, Rested and Ready to Go! http://centerslices.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/im-back-and-i-needed-the-break/
what do you see in people faces?
http://marieliise.wordpress.com/
Change of Heart…how our perspective changes as we get older
http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/?p=1369
Reading and writing together!
http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
Seven Weeks
http://lifepse.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-seven-weeks.html
Nervous about tomorrow night….
http://wonderingthrough2012.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-19.html
Today I broke all fashion rules and wore white pants to work. Something I learned while I was an Expat in Europe, if it’s sunny out, why not wear white?
Who cares if it’s not Memorial Day yet?
http://forty-and-fabulous.blogspot.com/2012/03/color-white.html
Power outage at school..
http://snowflakes6.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/slice-of-life-challenge-2012-day-19-power-outage/
Heat Wave (subtitle: Turn on the AC!)
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2012/03/heat-wave-solc-19.html
Max is sick…again!
http://janielwagstaff.blogspot.com/2012/03/sick-kid-2-words.html
My Book Is Calling Me (A Poem)
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols-19-my-book-is-calling-me.html
Oh the noise, noise, noise!
http://blauveltbabbles.blogspot.com/2012/03/oh-noise-noise-noise-solc-19.html
Remembering life is fragile….
http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2012/03/remembering-life-is-fragile.html
Storms in Texas…a little freaky for this East Coast girl!
http://fairlyfrazzled.blogspot.com/2012/03/you-never-knowso-lets-be-safe.html
Diggin’ this weather!
http://alittlefaithandalotofheart.blogspot.com/2012/03/clouds.html
Beautiful day…we went bicycling.
http://heart4w.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-18-march-19-2012-bike-riding.html
Uhh, I’m avoiding something.
http://yeahwritejanet.blogspot.com/2012/03/report-cards-yuck.html
I’m a morning person…well, maybe not!
http://writeonkathy.blogspot.com/
Finally got to my meaty post I’ve been working on for a few days.
I’m just not that Ethnic, a reflection on myself, and what makes us who we are.
http://coffeefueledmusings.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/im-not-that-ethnic/
Biker Chick: Part 2
http://mardiesnotebook.blogspot.ca/2012/03/biker-chick-part-2.html
On dishwashers
http://rdgnana.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-small-things.html
Have you read Out of My Mind yet? You must read it so you can meet Melody! http://ourcampreadalot.blogspot.com/2012/03/melody-slice-of-life-19.html
Red-tailed hawk on my drive today
http://booksavors.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/solsc-hawk/
Broken eyeglasses and third grade bloggers: http://3rdgradeslicers.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/solsc-march-19-2012/
Pineapple-Upside-Down Cake
http://clayfragments.blogspot.com/
The search for delicious!
http://sunsandstone.blogspot.com/2012/03/search-for-delicious.html
Playing all day with a friend…doesn’t get much better than that!
http://moore4familyfun.blogspot.com/2012/03/another-first.html
Can’t girls wear green?
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2012/03/cant-girls-wear-green.html
http://debbie-mewritingmore.blogspot.com/2012/03/mysterious-neighbor.html
Have you ever gone back to see the house you grew up in? I did. It wasn’t a good thing.
http://sliceoflifedeanna.blogspot.com/2012/03/where-did-my-house-go.html
Mama’s hair:
http://grownupsanddowns.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/slice-of-life-hair/
Finishing and Starting…what are you reading?
Plus a new book by Audrey Wood!
http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2012/03/finishing-and-starting.html
How do you push?
http://caroline524.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/pushing/
Happy Spring Break! Here’s part 2 of my weekend story:
http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-city-old-memories-part-2.html
Mirrors vs. Windows
http://seney-mysliceoflife.blogspot.com/2012/03/mirrors-vs-windows.html
A little poem
http://throighmyeyes.blogspot.com/2012/03/little-poem-for.html
Finished The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater and had to write a bit about it http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2012/03/scorpio-races-1931.html
One Month to Live
http://lindakulp.blogspot.com/2012/03/have-you-read-one-month-to-live.html
SOLC 19 of 31: Finding Your Inner Calm
http://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/solc-19-of-31-finding-your-inner-calm/
Self-control
http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2012/03/self-control.html
It’s time to read more on Think Kid, Think…poetry going up again last night and more this afternoon! Look for some “cement” if you get a chance!
Meanwhile a quick but heartfelt “Thank You!”
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2012/03/thankful-for-miracles.html
I woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning. Then I captured this scene on the train and everything felt a little better…
http://writingmehome.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/still-life-on-the-b-train/
It is still winter outside. I have spring on my windowsill.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-on-windowsill.html
A link would be nice… Sorry!
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2012/03/2012-slice-of-life-story-challenge-19.html
Finally! An early slice…
Good morning, week. A slice from my desk…
I’m sweating.
http://wearesuperkiddos.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-mrs-overman-im-sweating.html
A Special Lunch
http://heartfeatherenjoy.blogspot.com/2012/03/candles-tears-happiness.html
Roadtrip
http://writekimwrite.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/roadtrip/
I love Sharon Creech books Ruth. Thanks for sharing the quote.
http://enbuscadeequilibrio.blogspot.com/2012/03/looking-forward-solsc-1931.html
Horse racing … on the beach?!
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2012/03/horse-races-on-beach-slice-of-life.html
writing in the rain
http://www.klingercafe.com/2012/03/solsc-1931-2012-time.html
I have to keep reminding myself that I can never go wrong when I choose my child over something else.
http://reflectionsofamommy.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/a-play-room-slice-written-on-my-iphone/
playing the blues
http://juliannsblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/solc-19.html
What changes in your life have taught you something? Here I reflect a bit . . .
http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/changes-in-my-life/
Inspired by Stacey – I’m trying out my own “things I’m sure of today”
http://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/things-im-pretty-sure-of-today/
On planning…
http://bethfullerreadingcoach.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/get-ready/
calling all pet lovers….
http://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/still-miss-my-poochie-friend/
Learning to ride a two-wheeler ain’t easy. . . especially on this mom.
http://kellitrabertalks.blogspot.com/2012/03/no-training-wheels.html
Things I wondered about this past week:
http://www.shewritesbecause.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-wonder-wonder.html
a child’s view of the future:
http://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/those-people-solc-19/
A Blank Canvas – A look at writing http://shredsofmymind.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols19-blank-canvas.html
The Hyundai and the buffalo calves – thanks for reading
http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2012/03/hyundai-and-buffalo-calves.html
live streaming video of baby chicks
http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2012/03/baby-chicks-live.html
My very short poem on a glorious sunset!
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2012/03/sunset.html
Wonder
http://prosecents.blogspot.com/2012/03/one-little-word-2012-wonder.html
Learning about how writers work…
http://paustt.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-day-19.html
An Early Spring (Summer?)
http://triumphsntribulations.blogspot.com/2012/03/early-spring-summer.html
Reflecting on all of the things I am grateful for today:
http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-19-gratitude.html
An upcoming visit with Grandma = time with one
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc2012-time-with-one-1931.html
Welcome wisteria of spring: http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/wisteria-welcome/
Playing in the dirt. http://jessicawhitmore.com/blog/2012/03/playing-in-the-dirt/
Published
!
http://blkdrama.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/published-solsc-19/
Bonnie
One of God’s gifts
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-19-our-dogwoods.html
Something that’s got me thinking
http://thirdmusings.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/going-once-going-twice-going-three-times/
overhearing a mean interaction…
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc-19-expect-them-messy.html
Routine
http://showgem.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/slice-19-routine/
Two Worlds Collide–the digital world and the past
http://meanderingmaya.blogspot.com/2012/03/two-worlds-collide.html
Have a great Monday!
Maya
http://improvingmysenses.blogspot.com/2012/03/date-night.html
Listening to Bruce Springsteen as I hit the road.
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2012/03/19/slice-of-life-ridin-with-the-wrecking-ball/
Kevin
Trying to leave my link again – the first one shows as “waiting for moderation”…
Today my slice is also a guest post at Nerdy Book Club!
http://www.mariaselke.com/post/2012/03/19/Ode-to-a-Geeky-Reader.aspx
Fog delay, OH YEAH!
http://onelitcoach.blogspot.com/2012/03/come-of-fog.html
I’m so proud – today my Slice is also a guest post at the Nerdy Book Club site! Check out my “Ode to a Geeky Reader”… (I’ve included both links below.. visit either place!)
http://www.mariaselke.com/post/2012/03/19/Ode-to-a-Geeky-Reader.aspx
http://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/ode-to-a-geeky-reader/
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/03/with-grateful-heart.html
So much to be thankful for…
As noted in the wonderful Sharon Creech poem at the top of today’s postings, we can’t explain all the things that happen around us…sometimes they dredge up powerful memories.
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-19-in-dresser-drawer.html
Emalia
http://mrschock.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-it-day-19.html
Something fishy going on. I posted the link to this when I got up and now it isn’t here. Goodness. I will have never checked before.
Anyway, here is how I jinxed us…
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2012/03/sandy-day-recess.html
What a dilemma,,, Household responsibilities or the call of the page? Clean house or finished piece? Writers need to quarantine time for the writing, but it’s difficult to shut out the reality of responsibility. Today, I document the struggle that goes on in one writer’s mind…
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/slice-of-life-story-day-19-quarantining.htm
Not much today — really busy Sunday, mind a dry well.
http://birdsandtreesofthemind.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/slice-19-dry/
Here’s number 19: http://teacherdance.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-monday-what-im-reading-mostly.html
I will try, but don’t think I’ll be able to comment much today. I have a family emergency. Have a fun Monday everyone.
Things that I love about the slice of life community!
http://teachtoinspire.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/things-that-i-love-about-the-slice-of-life-community/
What makes a writer?
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-makes-writer.html
Snack time tender moment
http://kookingwithkara.blogspot.com/2012/03/apple-slices-and-snuggles.html
Another milestone in this mother’s life – my youngest gets her driver’s license:http://tmsteach.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-march-challenge19-and.html
AM Routine
http://missy-gink.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/sol-19312.html
Getting this in quick…parent interviews next week and interim reports to write
I was asking Jaana how to pronounce her name, and this came to mind.
http://jama-seedlings.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-j-ay-ma.html
A unexpected and unwanted surprise this morning.
Not Now!
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.com/2012/03/not-now.html