Month: June 2008

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · Write: It's good for you! · writing

The First SOLSC of June is Here!

Stacey Shubitz1 Comment

Welcome to the first edition of the Slice of Life Story Challenge for the month of June. You may link your Slices of Life here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget.

new york city · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · wn entry

Stacey’s SOLSC (and it’s food-related… again)

Stacey Shubitz9 Comments

"Stace, we're almost here," I heard Marc say as I opened my eyes. I saw water on both sides of me. Ahead, it said "178th Street," "Henry Hudson Parkway," "Uptown," "Downtown." I knew exactly where I was... The George Washington Bridge, headed into Manhattan. I closed my eyes again. Then, I blinked them back and… Continue reading Stacey’s SOLSC (and it’s food-related… again)

memories · wn entry

Ruth’s MM: Pizza Hut.

Ruth Ayres3 Comments

Every Friday night my family went to Pizza Hut.  Oh yeah, Baby!  As I've gotten older and other pizza joints have come in and out of my life, I've never been as happy as when I'm eating Pizza Hut pizza. Lately I've been wondering why this is.  In the sake of all honesty, there could… Continue reading Ruth’s MM: Pizza Hut.

memoir · memories

The First M.M. of June

Stacey Shubitz

Thanks for stopping by today. Regardless of whether you took our food charge or wrote a short memoir-like post without our inspiration, we're glad you're here to link your "Memoir Mondays" Post!

letter writing · reflections

End of the Year Letters from Students to Me

Stacey Shubitz2 Comments

This year will be the third year that I've had my students write me letters right before I do their final report card. I've come to believe that these letters not only help me understand my students better, but they make me a better teacher since I learn what they liked about being a student… Continue reading End of the Year Letters from Students to Me

family · memoir · memories · wn entry · writing workshop

Thomas Sweet: The Evolution of My Blend-Ins

Stacey Shubitz8 Comments

My father began taking me to Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Shop when I was around six or seven years old. He introduced me to Blend-Ins, which is ice cream that is blended with candy in a special machine. YUM! I started off with Sweet Cream Ice Cream and blended-in Oreos, Plain M&M's and Reese's Peanut… Continue reading Thomas Sweet: The Evolution of My Blend-Ins