A Slice of Slice

I did it! I blogged every day in March for Two Writing Teacher Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 31 A Slice of Slice The other day my husband asked me, “Are you going to keep your writing up when this is over?” Hm, good question, and not one I had considered. Am I going…… Continue reading A Slice of Slice

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A Slice of Sorrow today

I am blogging each day in March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 30 A Slice of Sorrow We lost our dad one year ago today. It’s hard not to think of those last few days and how incredibly hard they were. Although he did not die from Covid, Covid made…… Continue reading A Slice of Sorrow today

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Longing

I am blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 29  Longing I want to write a book. Frankly, I’ve always wanted to write a book, ever since I was a kid. I devoured books like candy. So often I wondered, “Are there any stories in me that…… Continue reading Longing

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A rainy Sunday

I am blogging each day in March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 28 Rainy Sunday  So I tried to take a walk today, but it rained too hard. I ended up doing an online exercise program, followed by stretching. See, I am doing PT because one hip isn’t working as…… Continue reading A rainy Sunday

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Motorcycles and Fine Dining

I am blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge 21. Day 27 Motorcycles & Fine Dining When I found myself ready to date about 2 years after I unexpectedly found myself single, I decided to give online dating a try. After a year dabbling with a free site,…… Continue reading Motorcycles and Fine Dining

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The wind is vicious today.

I am blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 26 The wind is vicious today.  It blew a door right out of a student’s hands and into my shoulder. It knocked branches out of trees and swirled dried leaves in our faces. I kept pulling my hair…… Continue reading The wind is vicious today.

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Real Books, Real Browsing

I AM blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teacher Slice of Life Story Challenge 21. Day 25 Real books, real browsing I absolutely understand why libraries had to close for browsing during the pandemic. I also understand why they are still closed for browsing in many (most?) areas. Our libraries quickly worked out…… Continue reading Real Books, Real Browsing

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A Better Day Today

I am blogging each day in March for Two Writing Teachers A Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 24 A Better Day Today Today one of my full-year student teachers walked through my classroom door for the first time. Over 7 months of school with her (and my other one) being fully remote.  I’m not…… Continue reading A Better Day Today

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Birthdays can be hard

I am blogging every day in March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 23 Birthday Wishes No cards, No laughter. No cake, No hugs. Just memories, And quiet. And longing, And love. Happy Birthday, Mom. I miss you #SOLSC21

The Queen of Snacks?

I am blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 22 The Queen of Snacks? As soon as the kids leave the classroom I am hungry. I could have just eaten lunch and I’m still hungry when they go. Because they eat in the classroom, I do not…… Continue reading The Queen of Snacks?

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