Tag: SOl21

Part of Your World

Mingus likes to hang out on our balcony and stare in the window. He’s seldom left our apartment, so being outside is miraculous to him. He inspired my slice today as I questioned what must be going through his mind on the outside looking in… Look at this stuff. Isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you think…… Continue reading Part of Your World

Today I’m Celebrating

Today I’m celebrating Waking up to sunlight instead of an alarm Today I’m celebrating Two year old giggles and water balloons Today I’m celebrating Getting the COVID vaccine on Sunday Today I’m celebrating Wine, bento boxes, laughs and small bathrooms Today I’m celebrating The first day of spring break Part of Slice of Life by…… Continue reading Today I’m Celebrating

Today I’m Tired

I heard my alarm, but I didn’t want to shut it off. If I shut it off, that would mean I’d have to open my eyes. If I opened my eyes, that would mean I’d have to muster up the courage to pull myself out of bed… and if I pulled myself out of bed,…… Continue reading Today I’m Tired

Friends? *Wine* Not?

Inspired by a friend with an attempt at a graphic novel slice from today. Friends? *Wine* Not? Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by

I Miss My Mom

“I miss my mommy” she whimpered, looking up with sad blue eyes peeking above her pink kitten mask. I could see the tears starting to form. They were due to burst in any moment. What brought this on? Was it the reminder from the rainbow unicorn slap bracelet her mom got her? Perhaps a case…… Continue reading I Miss My Mom

I am a Sweet Potato

I am a sweet potato.  “Yoooooook!” I listened as two little bare feet smacked against the hardwood floor. I watched A as he stumbled to my chair at the dinner table with nothing but a stained t-shirt and a pull-up on. He stood impatiently- feet dancing as he pointed toward the kitchen. Bigger footsteps approached…… Continue reading I am a Sweet Potato

“Here I Am!”

Written & Illustrated by: Alyssa Sibiga est. 2001 Before I was a first grade teacher,  I was a first grader; here I am!  Before I was a first grade teacher,  I wanted to be just like Ms. G. with a smile you couldn’t forget. Before I was a first grade teacher,  I wanted to hear…… Continue reading “Here I Am!”