Looking for a Wink (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

“Yessssss,” a little voice said as I pulled out of the garage. Smiling, I asked, “What are you so excited about?” “Look at the sky,” Sam said. It was grey. Overcast. Dreary. Cloudy.… Read More →

Ruth’s SOLS: I Love My Dad!

by Ruth Ayres

Last week my dad turned sixty. My brother, his wife, Andy, and I decided it called for a party. So we planned (and pulled off) a surprise party for him. Saturday evening nineteen… Read More →

Slice of Life Tuesday

by Ruth Ayres

Guess What (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

Sam: Momma, guess what. Me: I don’t know, what? Sam: Get ready, because this is a big one. Me: Okay, what? Sam: Are you ready? Me: I’m ready. Sam: Okay, brace yourself and… Read More →

Sundays for the Soul: SOLSC Reflections

by Ruth Ayres

Here is a roundup of reflections from Slice of Life Story Challenge. Trust me, there’s not much better than this for your soul. (My apologies if I missed yours. If you wrote a… Read More →

March Reminded Me (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Found Poetry (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

The World Needs You (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Writing Workshop is Worth It (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Uh-Oh (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Morning Love (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Why Write Tonight? (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

5 Senses (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Sunshine on a Plate (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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 —… Read More →

“A” Collection (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Taking Care (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Writing in the Day (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

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.… Read More →

Fridays (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

I like Fridays not just because… I get to dress casual. It’s the end of the work week. I come home to a clean house. We spend the evening with friends. I pick… Read More →

SOLSC. 2011. 18 of 31.

by Ruth Ayres

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… Read More →

Happy Family (Ruth’s SOLS)

by Ruth Ayres

Tonight was just us. No getting ready for something. No running to someplace. No expecting visitors. Just us. Hannah and I made mint brownies. Sam and Stephanie played puppy sale. Andy read the… Read More →