Friday – Daily Something
I’ve been pretty good about keeping up with my Daily Somethings. Again, thanks to Ruth, and of course to Ali Edwards, for the inspiration to do these.
where’s the two?
I feel like I’ve been missing in action this week. Interesting, that I feel the need to explain myself to the blog world. Here it goes: Where I’ve Been I’ve been fighting the… Read More
ruth’s wn entry: my writing.
My writing is evolving. I’m beginning to reach the art of just letting it be – meaning allowing the words to take me and in the process evolve into new ideas. I used to… Read More
Daily Something: It Ended Yesterday
Chanukkah ended yesterday. I’m no longer commanded to kindle the lights on the menorah. The eighth night of Chanukkah always feels like a let down when you see the flames illuminating your home… Read More
Body Paragraphs
My students will start drafting their personal essay body paragraphs tomorrow. In preparation for this event, I put together the basics of a good body paragraph. They are, as follows: EVERY GOOD BODY… Read More
WNW is here! “Where do you write?” is today’s working theme.
It’s Wednesday again. That means it’s time for ! You may leave a comment or use Mr. Linky to link others to your writing today. Click here to read today’s charge if you… Read More
Daily Something: Alarm Clock
It is reliable. I’ve had it since college. That’s a long time!!! I invested $17 in this alarm clock in 1995 and it’s still working for me, waking me up before the roosters… Read More
WN Entry: The place where I write
I write daily at my desk. Even though my computer can be transported anywhere, I prefer to sit in my study and write in my desk and my chair. However, when I use… Read More
Daily Something: A little corner of my world
My favorite corner in my home: Pictures I took during my summer vacation. Photos that transport me to another time and place where relaxation takes precedence over the little things we overthink in… Read More
TeachersCount
I receive the “TeachersCount” Newsletter each month. I just learned about their blog, which is looking for newer teachers to write one post/week. Since this is a blog about writing and teaching, I… Read More
Tools of a Writer
Where do you write? What do you use? Are you a notebook and pen/pencil person or do you type up everything on a computer? Does something inspire you in your writing space? What… Read More
It’s been published!
Last Thursday, the D’var Torah I was working on and posted about last month was finally published with my synagogue’s weekly newsletter! Very little of what I wrote was edited and/or changed by… Read More
Daily Something – Auf Ruf
This past Saturday we had our Aliyat Hatan veKallah at our synagogue, which was essentially a pre-wedding blessing followed by a celebration. We were surrounded by family and friends, which made the day… Read More
ruth’s wn entry: daily something #6
So this is from yesterday, but by the time my parents left & CSI came on, I didn’t have time to upload the photos + play with Photoshop. Here you have it, a special… Read More
Poetry Friday: Breathing-in Life
Yes, it’s true. I’m submitting another Billy Collins Poem that’s moved me for this week’s Poetry Friday. It’s entitled “Days” and it makes me feel that life is something that should be breathed-in,… Read More
I’m noticing…
I’m noticing that the quality of my students’ writing is getting better. I think it’s because of the personal essay unit of study (Calkins and Gilette) that I’m using in my classroom for… Read More
WNW: Daily Somethings
Ruth provided me/us with a charge to try writing a Daily Something, inspired by Ali Edwards, for this week’s Writer’s Notebook Wednesday. I gave it a try last night. I couldn’t help but… Read More
Stacey’s WN Entry: Daily Something for Wednesday
DAILY SOMETHING WRITTEN AS A NON-NARRATIVE ENTRY: I notice that I have a lot of hair products in my bathroom cabinet. There are gels, a can of mousse, pomades, cremes, serums, and more.… Read More
