Slice 2012: 20 of 31
Share your slice then comment on as many other slices as possible.
Today’s quote comes from Louis Pasteur. (Do you know that my undergrad degree is in biology?) I think these words are quite appropriate for writers too.
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity.
The “nitty-gritty” stays the same, but if you have questions, email me or check out the useful links here.
Writing and dozing…thinking about reading in between nods.
http://lookingforthewritewords29.blogspot.com/2012/03/thinking-about-reading.html
Playing with fiction – Day 5. Add some plot, some foreshadowing. Trying to see how this can all come together!?!?
http://refiningrcraft.blogspot.com/2012_03_01_archive.html
A zero hour post with a list reflecting a great evening with friends!
http://keepintouch-sueb.blogspot.com/2012/03/special-group.html
Probably my favorite reality show…The Amazing Race. What would happen if I went on it?
http://moore4familyfun.blogspot.com/2012/03/amazing-race.html
I love serendipity: http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/the-cosmos-blows-me-a-kiss/
Our kids have been cheated.
http://archermom.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-was-born-in-small-town.html
My bright spot
http://teachinnature.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-little-bright-spot.html
Student Slicers ~
(Yeah) Computer Lab Day so lots of link-ups!
(Boo) Crazy glitches with “duplicate comments” so lots couldn’t link-up!
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2012/03/20/student-slicers-link-up-2031/
Two writers walked into a bar…
(OK, so it was really a coffee shop, but that didn’t seem to play quite as well)
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2012/03/20/solsc-2012-2031/
Day 20, Done. I am glad I saved a couple of “easy” posts for days that I might not feel well enough to really think through a post, because today is one of those days. The NyQuil has kicked in and the letters are a jumble on the screen. But, I finished a post about a Pinterest project that I completed and love.
http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2012/03/mission-accomplished.html
A relationship restored?
http://severaldrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/art-of-redemption-slice-20.html
If you could, would you want to hold your children again as babies? Where is some magic when I need it?
http://sliceoflifedeanna.blogspot.com/2012/03/baby-love.html
http://teachyourheart.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/march-20-i-missed-a-day/
Spring is here!
We’re celebrating reading this week!
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2012/03/celebrate-reading-week-solc-20.html
Biking as growth…
http://mrmooredreamteam137.blogspot.com/2012/03/biking.html
Being a fan
http://mobergsmeanderingmind.blogspot.com/2012/03/being-fan.html
An afternoon outside with students http://missgrattonsgirls.edublogs.org/2012/03/20/an-afternoon-in-the-sun-sol-20/
Back to Disney…first trip after we got married.
http://frommyfrontporchlookingin.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-20-newlywed-disney.html
THE READING SEED
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-20-reading-seed.html
A green thumb (NOT) and third grade bloggers: http://3rdgradeslicers.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/solsc-march-20-2012/
Anything else?
http://myteachertown.blogspot.com/2012/03/anything-else.html
A little about my writing life…and the current topic that has seized it: http://ruthayreswrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/fierce-wonderings-sols.html
Ah – the writing teachers dilemma… Seeking advice
http://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/ah-the-writing-teachers-dilemma/
What I have learned this week so far:
http://chartingbythestars.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/sleep-typing-slice2012/
Scoring tests and NOT having fun!
http://boxofchocolates29.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/solsc-3-20-2012-i-suck/
A great spring break or summer read!
http://wonderingthrough2012.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-20.html
#20 SOL Just a short addition to my reading lesson
http://jellyandthedogs.blogspot.com/2012/03/20-sol-teaching-portion-of-reading.html
Today
http://nicolesbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/03/today.html
Taking the Train
http://triumphsntribulations.blogspot.com/2012/03/taking-train.html
The tooth fairy has it easy, but we moms have it hard!
http://sowingseeds.edublogs.org/2012/03/20/we-moms/
Copy-cat slice…I decided to write “15 Random Facts,” and it was fun.
http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/15-random-facts-slice-20/
I Want to Believe . . . But Seriously? Struggling with simply accepting today’s gift–and a Prince song reference.
http://tothisoneitmatters.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-want-to-believe-but-seriously.html
I love a day like today…
http://fairlyfrazzled.blogspot.com/2012/03/no-tornadoes-just-great-day.html
Kurt Vonnegut must have known my dog.
http://readwriteinspire.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-challenge-is-hosted-by.html
Running class, spiritual life, and teaching
http://deliveringreadingpassion.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/sols2012-20-hay-in-the-barn/
Opportunity to teach in the moment
http://zeaserspalace.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/oh-what-must-the-teacher-think/
Family Literacy Night tonight…
http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2012/03/inspiration.html
This morning I had an encounter with a true kindred spirit–here’s just a small part of the chat that almost made us both late to class.
http://slicesfromthesofa.blogspot.com/2012/03/cried-her-eyes-out-and-loved-every.html
Spring’s Never-Ending Chorus
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols-20-springs-never-ending-chorus.html
Slice 20 of 31(only 11 more to go): Who wants a Pinkalicious bike? This 29 year-old does!
http://blogpraylove.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/my-inner-child-wants-a-pinkalicious-bike/
http://lostinliteracy.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/priorities/
Quotes from the Day
http://lifepse.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-quotes-from-day.html
Time to grill…
http://slicesfromthegarage.blogspot.com/2012/03/grilling-out.html
http://abitofrnr.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/8-years-and-counting-time-time-time/
Time is so precious….
Memories of a slower pace..
http://4blocksaday.blogspot.com/2012/03/popcorn.html
Letters No More
http://thesensiblysavyteacher.blogspot.com/2012/03/letters-no-more-sols-20.html
http://growteachthinkreach-josie.blogspot.com/2012/03/rabbit-lady.html
How one lady is spreading happiness.
After 43 years of teaching, I am thinking of my legacy
http://writeonkathy.blogspot.com/
It’s Test-Taking Day! (How NOT to administer a test — a little pre-test humor)
http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-test-taking-day.html
I am obsessed with Book Spine Poetry!
http://mrschock.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-it-day-20.html
Repeating is good for the soul!
http://becoming-cathy.blogspot.com/2012/03/repeating-is-good-for-soul.html
Late nights at school are challenging my slicing abilities. Here’s a sliver :
Poetry Tuesday
http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2012/03/poetry-tuesday.html
# 20 A conversation with my Cat
http://you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com/2012/03/conversation-with-my-cat.html
My 7-year old daughter needs to visit an orthodontist. The adventure begins…
http://forty-and-fabulous.blogspot.com/2012/03/orthodontist-bills-begins.html
To think I didn’t know what to write about today…
http://alittlefaithandalotofheart.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-to-write.html
Ugh! I apologize now.
http://stacythemothership.blogspot.com/2012/03/no-sugar-day-9.html
I wanted to write a really thoughtful post. Instead you get this…
http://grownupsanddowns.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/slice-of-life-origins/
Any thoughts on kindergarten age? What’s best??
http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2012/03/is-there-ideal-age-for-incoming.html
Paths Not Taken…A little haiku
http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/?p=1372
Watching seniors http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-2012-20-of-31-seniors.html?m=0
Random thoughts and tidbits. I Cannot Write Today (but I did)
http://mardiesnotebook.blogspot.ca/2012/03/i-cannot-write-today.html
A New Experience.
http://seney-mysliceoflife.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-experience.html
Things that make me smile
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2012/03/things-that-make-me-smile.html
Impossible Things!
http://blauveltbabbles.blogspot.com/2012/03/impossible-things-solc-20.html
Spring has sprung in Kindergarten!
http://lifeisgrand-pettit.blogspot.com/2012/03/solc-20.html
My new evenings…craziness and all.
http://throighmyeyes.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-evenings.html
A Beach Reflection
http://eastfieldscrappers.typepad.com/serenity/2012/03/a-slice-of-life-20-of-31-three-weeks-of-break.html
when what I want and what I must do don’t match up – only 11 more slices to go!
http://juliannsblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/solc-20.html
We still do that?
http://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2012/03/throwback.html
Soaking it all in
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2012/03/take-five.html
http://mmscollins.blogspot.com/2012/03/heroes.html
We all need heroes in our lives.
Spring or Summer…
http://lennyehestad.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-20.html
http://twistsandturns-ann.blogspot.com/2012/03/cant-stand-heatlet-me-out-of-classroom.html
Last night, I got to sample some treats from a very unlikely place!
http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2012/03/treats-from-across-world.html
Out of the mouths of kindergartners!
http://deborahjnelsonwrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-kindergartners.html
Don’t You Think Someone Should Go?
http://booksavors.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/solsc-dont-you-think-someone-should-go/
http://alotalot.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/slice-of-life-mud/
SPRING!
A painful reminder from my pediatrician about communication with parents in my classroom. . . . Ouch. My heart is spilled out in this one.
http://kellitrabertalks.blogspot.com/2012/03/teachers-lesson-from-pediatrician.html
What kind of shoes do you wear? Read on about my new cute pair…
http://stumblingthroughwords.blogspot.com/2012/03/shoes.html
The Wrong Side of the Tracks
http://yeahwritejanet.blogspot.com/2012/03/from-wrong-side-of-tracks.html
On firsts:
http://wendiatrandom.blogspot.com/2012/03/holy-moly-guacamole.html
Snippets from the Past Four Days
http://schwade.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/snippets-of-life/
Our convertible…
http://heart4w.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-19-march-20-2012-convertible.html
Memories … they are so important
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2012/03/memories.html
Dressing dilemmas, family-style. The end to an organizational era…
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2012/03/2012-slice-of-life-story-challenge-20.html
An embarrassing moment in my Monday
http://shewritesbecause.blogspot.com/2012/03/message-received.html
A Delicious Day!
http://clayfragments.blogspot.com/
Oops here’s the long link about Poetry Month: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/slice-of-life-stroy-challenge-20-of-31/
Would you like a poetry postcard sent to you? What I am doing for National Poetry Month: http://tinyurl.com/82ksjp4
25 degree weather in SW Ontario…WOW!!!
http://iteachatec.edublogs.org/2012/03/20/mother-nature/
First Day of Spring Outing
http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-adventure.html
A post inspired by Tim McGraw… Better. http://ourcampreadalot.blogspot.com/2012/03/better-slice-of-life-20.html
Close encounters
http://rdgnana.blogspot.com/2012/03/encounter-with-garbage-truck.html
The trials of being a literacy coach (and a human being!)…
http://writingmehome.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/i-ned-an-intention-intervention/
Her
http://writekimwrite.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/her/
I just felt I had to share this post again. I look at this everyday…and we live it everyday.
http://writingcu.wordpress.com/2011/03/06/sterotypes/
A glimpse into my reading life…:)
http://web.me.com/aggiekesler/myjourneyabroad/Blog/Entries/2012/3/20_Books%2C_Books%2C_Books.html
Slice 20 of 31…two thirds of the way there!
Daughter.
http://heartfeatherenjoy.blogspot.com/2012/03/inspired-by-fellow-poster.html
a little haiku before breakfast
http://pamelahodges.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/haiku-before-breakfast/
How is your dancing?
http://caroline524.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/shall-we-dance/
As of today, I’m officially married to an “old man!”
http://asliceofmylife.com/2012/03/the-big-five-oh/
(Like Rob above, I’m also hoping it’s ok to jump back in after being MIA)
After moving and surviving the end of the quarter, I’m back. I hope it’s okay jump back in after several days of silence.
A story about students who disappear without explanation……
http://hillyvanillee.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-20-sudden-disappearance.html
I have thought and thought about this slice and finally chose to ‘publish.’ Not sure it’s perfect, but I am happy with it.
One to Love
http://shredsofmymind.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols18-one-to-love.html
How do YOU eat your Oreo?
http://sunsandstone.blogspot.com/2012/03/double-stuff-oreos.html
fragments in my writing and mind
http://www.klingercafe.com/2012/03/solsc-2031-2012-fragments.html
Burgers on the grill.
http://wearesuperkiddos.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-burgers-on-grill.html
Inspired by Stacey’s post yesterday – It can wait!
http://reflectionsofamommy.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/a-play-room-slice-written-on-my-iphone/
SOLC 20 of 31: Staying the Course of Being an Educator
http://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/solc-20-of-31-staying-the-course-of-being-an-educator/
Cooperative learning anyone?
http://bethfullerreadingcoach.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/lets-cooperate/
small moment connection
http://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/notes-to-self/
there are skills and then there are “skills” – a note about paying attention to what is important
http://onesunflower.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/owls-2012/
one special bear
http://otterlanding.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/where-are-they-now/
http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2012/03/eleanor-roosevelt-and-my-inferiority.html
Today’s post is about “Baby Showers and Ventilators.” In all honesty, I felt very vulnerable when I finalized this piece, and I was suprised how it ended. http://jessicawhitmore.com/blog/2012/03/baby-showers-and-ventilators/
Posting from my iPad on a quick trip. Sorry – it seems to make the post one large paragraph. I’ll fix it tonight.
Quick getaway:
http://www.readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-20-quick-getaway.html
about my parents today, on my mother’s birthday:
http://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/finding-home-solc-20/
A new Slice about the games children play. After hearing about my nephew’s games at school I started thinking back to the games I played… http://thelitladies.edublogs.org/2012/03/20/the-games-children-play/
My Connections or My “Delicious”
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-connectionsor-my-delicious.html
It was supposed to rain yesterday. I thought it would make a great post–the first spring rain. During the day, the weather just couldn’t make up its mind. Here’s the resulting poem http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2012/03/indecisive-2031.html
I meant to do my work today…
http://paustt.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-day-20.html
Tried some poetry today. My to do list for today:
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-to-do-list-today-slice-of-life.html
Learning how to enjoy right now.
http://lindakulp.blogspot.com/2012/03/right-now.html
Shoe shopping . . . with two year olds.
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc2012-shoe-shopping-2031.html
about when we feel punk…
http://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/having-contingency-plans/
Trusting I’ll come up with something…
http://prosecents.blogspot.com/2012/03/just-saute-some-garlic-and-onions.html
On Music and Memories.
http://coffeefueledmusings.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/music-and-memories/
Well, . . . I tried!
http://jama-seedlings.blogspot.com/2012/03/futility-and-frustration.html
Here is the conclusion to Changes, now remember I said it wasn’t bad, just inconvenient.
http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/changes-part-two/
I took the villanelle challenge inspired by Paul and Maya. A Windy Day Villanelle: http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/windy-day-villanelle/
Two, only two?, things I’m thankful for
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-20-32012-things-im-thankful-for.html
One of yesterdays chuckles
http://thirdmusings.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/do-you-give-back-rubs/
This is a happy, meditative piece…
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc-20-look-at-their-hands.html
Quick thought on not going with the flow.
http://kathgillis.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/on-not-throwing-in-the-towel/
15 Random Facts about me…..
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/15-random-facts-about-me.html
I’ve been diving into some data of my students’ open response writing. We have a goal that I don’t think is going to get reached.
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2012/03/20/slice-of-life-analyzing-student-writing-data/
Kevin
“She just turned 98,” he noted proudly. “It seems like just yesterday she joined our family!”
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-20-going-strong-at-93.html
Thankful
http://showgem.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/slice-20-is-there-a-mechanic-in-the-house/
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/03/this-is-dreamspine-poem.html
This is the dream…trying spine poems
Is the Internet really to blame or has our profession allowed this to happen?
http://improvingmysenses.blogspot.com/2012_03_01_archive.html
Sorry…one more thing…Student CAN vote…at school or at home!
Ok…done.
Another round of poems is posted. Read some yummy poems. Have your students read them! Vote today on your favorites! It’s getting REALLY good.
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2012/03/voting-at-tkt.html
Hanging out with my god daughter, being a “girl” again…
http://www.mariaselke.com/post/2012/03/20/Girls-Night-Giddiness.aspx
Weather
http://missy-gink.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/sol-20312.html
my Monday hobby
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2012/03/quickstep.html
This post was inspired by a list created by Stacy at TheMotherShip. I’m doing some wondering about my daughter.
http://onelitcoach.blogspot.com/2012/03/wondering-about-sam.html
An early morning observation,as I watch a fellow traveller work hard to get nowhere in a hurry…
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/slice-of-life-story-day-20-driver-on.html
Some thoughts on “21st century skills”.
http://birdsandtreesofthemind.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/slice-20-the-future/
My hardest post ever, but I wanted you to know what’s happening in my life. http://teacherdance.blogspot.com/2012/03/post-most-challenging-20.html
Precious memories of home!
(an early post for Tuesday, no closed comments for me today)
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2012/03/sometimes-you-can-go-home-again.html
Finally found some time to bake my red velvet cupcakes!
http://teachtoinspire.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/taking-time-to-bake/
#19 from the West coast – purple paper-clipped assessment!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2012/03/lost-and-found.html
Here we go again…
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2012/03/more-virtual-days.html
http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2012/03/mechanics-special.html
http://kookingwithkara.blogspot.com/2012/03/shooting-stars-and-sick-days.html
http://meanderingmaya.blogspot.com/2012/03/sometimes.html
Love beyond words….
What I Need to Begin Spring
http://blkdrama.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/what-i-need-for-spring-solsc-20/
Bonnie
A new documentary about bullying is out, now will the right people get to see it and act upon its lessons…
http://tmsteach.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-march-challenge-20-some.html
Since I’m in the report card comment mode…I figured that I’d write one for all of you wonderful SOLers.
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.com/2012/03/comment-for-my-solers.html
I’m horrified, saddened, and appalled by the shootings in outside of Ozar Hatorah in Toulouse.
http://reflectionsofamommy.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/hatecrimeintoulouse/