Slicing Early: Thanks to Hurricane Sandy

Please link the Slice of Life Story you write today to this post by leaving a comment. Be sure to check out other bloggers’ writing by clicking through the links in the comment section of this post. Come back later today, tomorrow, or on Tuesday (as you normally would) to read through the links of a few other Slicers who link their blogs after you.
Hurricane Sandy is looming. Excessive rain, high floods, and massive flooding are very real threats for over 60 million people who live in the Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Therefore, I’ve decided to host our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge early this week. While I could simply set a SOLSC post to automatically go live on Tuesday, I know that I will most likely lose power as will many other Slicers. Therefore, I wanted everyone to have the chance to participate in our weekly challenge regardless of where they’re located.
If you’re in Sandy’s path, then you likely have many other things to do to prep for the storm today. Therefore, please don’t feel compelled to comment on other people’s slices today. Come back, when time permits (and if your power stays on), to read other people’s slices. However, I’m sure staying connected with other Slicers might be a nice way to get away from the media coverage of Frankenstorm!
If you’re in Hurricane Sandy’s path, please stay safe. I hope to see everyone back here, slicing on our normal Tuesday, on November 6th.





I almost posted on Sunday because I really wanted to, but then, I thought, no it’s a “Tues” thing and I should wait. Then, Tues flew by and I really thought it was Mon on that day,….so now it’s Wed.
http://catherinetheteacher.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/slolc-focus-on-the-positive/
Only hints of Sandy in my area, but we have been thinking of those in the midst of the storm. Only a hint of the storm in today’s (late) post: http://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/night-lights/
BAH! Sliced in time last night (back after, ahem, a month or seven), and then forgot to comment. Clearly I’m out of practice. Made a couple tweaks this morning: imagining my grandfather. http://severaldrafts.blogspot.com/2012/10/memorization.html
It seems like I forgot to press “publish” but the post still appeared on the reader. Here’s a link to my post. I hope it works.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2012/10/why-i-keep-coming-back.html
In at the wire. This isn’t a Sandy post. I think that will be tomorrow. Tonight I’m finally finishing the writing challenge I took on in September: http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/appropriation-30-stories-30/
I’m such a slack slicer lately…last week I was so late that I went without comments. This week I am late, too. The week before last I couldn’t hold my head up on Tuesday. Fall sickness, soccer season, busy, busy, busy…
Well, I did think about how I used to wish to be someone else at the front of the classroom, but now I am glad to me:
Evolution of Wishes….http://meanderingmaya.blogspot.com/2012/10/evolution-of-wishes.html
Couldn’t stop watching the storm coverage from Illinois.
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2012/10/eyes-on-storm.html
Thoughts during the storm…
http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/storms-big-and-small/
Ruth and Stacey I wanted to let the Tuesday group know about this free e-publishing guide.
Here is a link to a free Kindle publishing guide by Jeff Goins. He is also suggesting you purchase another program for writing, but you can skip to the end of that and get his free Kindle Publishing guide. I found it really useful.
http://goinswriter.com/getting-published/
And I am slicing late because of conferences….http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2012/10/hidden-heartshots.html
Mantras: http://ruthayreswrites.blogspot.com/2012/10/mantras-sols.html
Kindergarten Teachers Who Rock…I work with the greatest ladies.
http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2012/10/slice-of-life-tuesdaykindergarten.html
I hope everyone in Sandy’s path is safe.
Okay, so while I have much to be thankful for…tonight’s slice is definitely not a happy one. Only read if you want and feel like commiserating…or at least joining me in my Eeyore moment…
http://becoming-cathy.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-hardest-part.html
I am writing a Manifesto, and seem to be having a hard time actually writing it.
http://www.pamelahodges.org/2012/10/30/picking-a-fight-taking-a-stand/
TERJE-I CANNOT GET YOUR POST TO APPEAR! I CAN READ IT ON MY READER BUT WHEN I WANT TO LOOK AT THE FULL PAGE, IT SAYS IT’S NOT THERE.
A little reflecting…
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2012/10/game-on.html
I know that Sandy was fierce but I hope that the damage was less than anticipated and life goes back to normal sooner than hoped.
Whether it’s sunny, stormy or snowy, the Tuesdays keep coming, and I find myself once again reading and writing.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2012/10/why-i-keep-coming-back.html
Hello Slicers,
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I hope everyone who was in the path of Hurricane Sandy is safe and sound today. I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s slices. I post this slice with much trepidation so I hope I get some feedback ’cause I really need it
Cheers!
http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2012/10/i-would-have-never-predicted-id-be.html
Fortune follows the brave…
http://wp.me/pPury-Iu
Birthdays are wonderful!
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2012/10/tuesday-sol-103012-delightful-birthday.html
One westerner reflecting on a special place in the east
http://otterlanding.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/cape-capers/
One book, one change.
http://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/changed/
My thoughts go out to all of you effected by Sandy. Post about a favorite October read.
http://onesunflower.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/creature-feature/
http://thiswideopenspaciouslife.blogspot.com/2012/10/habit-forming.html
I have been busy forming habits this month, not posting so much but running and reading and writing – posting on my fitness blog today
Short thoughts for today – lots of thoughts and prayers
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/10/sols-thoughts-today.html
Flash of Time
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2012/10/flash-of-time.html
It’s been a rough couple of weeks and I have not “sliced.” Back today. http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2012/10/slice-of-life.html
I think it’s almost done…I still have power and I can’t believe it! We usually lose it early and long. BUT, can we get off the island? Morning will tell.
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2012/10/hurricane-monday-in-maine.html
Join me on a walk to capture the glories of fall!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2012/10/falls-splendor.html
I spy little writers and feel the need for some show and tell.
http://shewritesbecause.blogspot.com/2012/10/i-spy-with-my-little-eye.html
Why are names important?
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/why-are-names-important.html
Thinking of you in the path of the monster storms, be safe! Here is a piece where not everything is as it seems at first. http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/take-a-step-back/
A fun experience in writers workshop today using wordless books!
http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2012/10/wordless-and-wonderfulwhat-happened.html
So far, the power is on…thought this picture book was worth reading!
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-picture-book-about-power-going-out.html
Weathering the storm
http://showgem.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/i-am-from/
Best intentions
http://mrsla-musings.blogspot.com
Here’s my take on Sandy.
http://kathgillis.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/does-this-tweety-bird-t-shirt-make-me-look-incompetent/
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2012/10/preparing-by-slicing.html
Yes, I prepared for this storm not by shopping for bread to eat, but by slicing about my preparations.
Thinking of you in the U.S. Writing from Indonesia where it’s technically the rainy season.
http://jakartajackie.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/comfort-food/
I was also surprised this morning by a slice post, but am glad for it. Thank you for being so mindful of this community. I pray everyone in the hurricane’s path will be safe. http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2012/10/emotional-responsibility.html
I’m praying for all of you on the coast. Here’s a slice of my Sunday. xo
http://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/what-i-do-when-there-is-too-much-to-do/
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-little-at-time.html Fuel for my professional thinking tank…a little at a time
Sandy’s Coming
http://wp.me/p2dQA-17Z
Here is my early Slice – happy to be back after two weeks of crazy school – I missed writing.
What motivates you? What’s in your bag of tricks?
http://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/what-motivates-us-whats-in-your-bag-of-tricks/
Slicing on Sunday too. Here’s hoping Sandy blows the other way.
http://www.klingercafe.com/2012/10/a-slice-on-sunday.html
Sunday Celebrations even though Hurricane Sandy is on it’s way!
http://runreadmom.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/sunday-celebrations/
http://wp.me/p2Flj1-7a
Best to all of you in your preparations. I am hopeful for you! Here is my slice about a part of teaching that many young teachers often don’t realize teachers do. http://teacherdance.blogspot.com/2012/10/slice-of-life-tuesday-is-hosted-by.html
Getting ready for Sandy…and keeping faith with our old oak tree:
http://tmsteach.blogspot.com/2012/10/slice-of-life-tuesday-keeping-faith.html
What a surprise to find the Slice of Life post in my inbox today. While we are often in the path of a hurricane in South Louisiana, we are well away from “Frankenstorm.” I hope all of you who are will stay safe. Luckily I had written my slice last week about a wonderful field trip with 6th grade writers. http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/writing-in-the-gardens/
Here’s my early Slice – “Panic and Preparation”
http://www.mariaselke.com/2012/10/panic-and-preparation.html
Here’s my hurricane-related post: http://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/prepping-for-the-storm/.