
I think this week of the challenge is a tough one. Days 11 – 17 can be grueling. The newness has worn off, the end of the month feels far away, and writing topics seem to be hard to come by. You can make it though! This week I’ll share nuggets of inspiration to make writing a little less painful.
I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.
—James Michener
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Dear Laundry.
http://mrschock.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-it-day-11.html
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A place for work.
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Wait. Fly. Drive. Home
http://readingandthinkingoutloud.blogspot.com/2012/03/wait-fly-drive-home.html
So glad to be home and able to post from my computer again!!
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The Cabana in the mid west, in March
http://teachinnature.blogspot.com/2012/03/cabana.html
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Part 2 for the Unplugging post from 3/10.
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2012/03/unplugging-take-2.html
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A little more Providence … http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/not-exactly-ready-for-my-close-up-but/
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While writing I discovered what I was writing about.
http://archermom.blogspot.com/2012/03/stages-of-life.html
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my mom kept asking all day – when are you going to post? Well mom, here it is! just keeping my fires banked today!
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I was looking for myself today, as I tried to decide what to write.
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You’re Never Too Old for Gaga. I know what you’re thinking–not that Gaga!
http://tothisoneitmatters.blogspot.com/2012/03/youre-never-too-old-for-gaga.html
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http://debbie-mewritingmore.blogspot.com/2012/03/time-change.html
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Awestruck http://keeferto.typepad.com/blog/2012/03/awestruck.html
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http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-trip.html
This would be slice 11 if I was in it to win it! I still want to write, I just won’t have all 31 slices-
This post is a memory prompted by today’s warmer weather…
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A change in perspective…all around the lake… http://missgrattonsgirls.edublogs.org/2012/03/11/the-lake-sol-11/
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A hodgepodge tonight: three brief (and somewhat related) slices.
http://severaldrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/3-slices-revelation-conversation-and.html
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THE ONE WE CALL FRIEND
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An unexpected gift!
http://lookingforthewritewords29.blogspot.com/2012/03/do-over-days.html
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Here’s a Top Ten List for you.
http://4blocksaday.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-top-ten-list-qualities-of-teachers.html
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A day alone http://everydaysnapshots.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-11-2012.html
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Games and Crafts
http://clayfragments.blogspot.com/2012/03/magikus-and-loops-and-looms.html
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Anticipation
http://sowingseeds.edublogs.org/2012/03/11/anticipation/
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Is it really trash?
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Welcome Baby Vinny
http://creativeliteracy.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice2012-11-of-31-welcome-baby-vinny.html
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Taking inventory
http://myteachertown.blogspot.com/2012/03/taking-inventory.html
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A must see!!!!
http://ktveter.blogspot.com/2012/03/not-my-life.html
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A garden grows on our driveway!
http://moore4familyfun.blogspot.com/2012/03/garden-in-our-driveway.html
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Would you choose to watch The Voice or Dancing with the Stars?
http://sliceoflifedeanna.blogspot.com/2012/03/tv-show-decision.html
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Slice #12 and still going!
How my daughter broke her collar bone twice.
http://wonderingthrough2012.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-12.html
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Slow Motion
http://ellensruminations.blogspot.com/2012/03/slow-motion.html
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didn’t make it…
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/03/life-happens.html
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A little bit of sunshine! Slice 11 of 31…
http://web.me.com/aggiekesler/myjourneyabroad/Blog/Entries/2012/3/11_Entry_1.html
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I started out to do a book spine poem, ended ujp with something a little different..
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Bingo!!! You can’t just say it, you have to shout it! 🙂
http://alittlefaithandalotofheart.blogspot.com/2012/03/bingo.html
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It is fun to watch your kid get out there and just be a kid.
http://stacythemothership.blogspot.com/2012/03/watching-my-chick-fly.html
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Something new: http://ruthayreswrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-happened-to-empty-sols.html
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Finally back on the sofa with the computer instead of far from home on the phone.
http://slicesfromthesofa.blogspot.com/2012/03/different-kind-of-snag.html
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http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2012/03/weekend-wrap-up.html
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For all of my fellow book nerds:
http://uncbeams.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc-movies-for-people-who-like-books.html
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How to Over Come some Bumps.
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-2012-11-of-31-how-to-over-come.html
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What a weekend…
http://theprincipalreport.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-weekend.html
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The great feeling of support.
http://throighmyeyes.blogspot.com/2012/03/writing.html
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Savoring a new tradition
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2012/03/we-have-new-tradition-in-my-house.html
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My boys were baptized today!
http://wendiatrandom.blogspot.com/2012/03/baptism-sunday.html
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Remembering a very special person Slice #11
http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/?p=1304
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The New Addition
http://lifepse.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-new-addition.html
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Bloom where your planted!
http://lennyehestad.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-11.html
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Tried something new…
http://zeaserspalace.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/communication-failed/
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Short Reflection
http://jellyandthedogs.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-11-short-reflection.html
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Looking back to Valentine’s Day, and my very creative hubby!
http://ourjarocookies.blogspot.com/2012/03/belated-valentines-day-post.html
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Hmm… What WOULD you do?
http://ahopefultransmission16.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-my-life-day-11.html?m=1
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Today, I noticed my tulips are poking through the soil. These tulips are very special to me. I bought them when I lived in Europe last year, on a visit to Amsterdam. Just one of the many treasures I brought back with me to the U.S.
http://forty-and-fabulous.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-tulips.html
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Came down with the crud during spring break and feeling sorry for myself
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An early taste of spring…
http://iteachatec.edublogs.org/2012/03/11/spring-is-in-the-air/
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On springing forward
http://rdgnana.blogspot.com/2012/03/springing-forward.html
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Anticipation
http://mobergsmeanderingmind.blogspot.com/2012/03/something-to-look-forward-to.html
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The universal language
http://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2012/03/generation-gap.html
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My Writing Journey
http://lindakulp.blogspot.com/2012/03/reflection-my-writing-journey.html
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Thanks for the quote you used. I love it.
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http://teachyourheart.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/march-111-a-packed-suitcase/
Busy, but still writing!
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Here Comes the Sun 😀
http://blauveltbabbles.blogspot.com/2012/03/here-comes-sun-solc-11.html
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Trying. My lack-of-sleep induced post. 🙂
http://ourcampreadalot.blogspot.com/2012/03/trying-slice-of-life-11.html
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One, thanks for the encouragement.
Two, here’s my post…
http://becoming-cathy.blogspot.com/2012/03/ahhh.html
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Lovely Sunday Stroll…
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I’ve been away in Manhattan all weekend (can’t complain about that). Just getting back and posting my slice about Central Park right now.
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Thinking about Sundays: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/slice-of-life-story-challenge-11-of-31/
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What else would I be doing on a Sunday night? Besides blogging, that is? You guessed it…grading.
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I wanted to read the book, The Vow, but I saw the movie today first.
http://heart4w.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-11-march-11-2012-beautiful-day.html
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what to do when a book is finished???
http://stumblingthroughwords.blogspot.com/2012/03/finished.html
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Amanda from In Search of Balance has me thinking about thread. 🙂
http://onelitcoach.blogspot.com/2012/03/one-little-word-sunday-thread.html
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He was home, but he’s off again!
http://deborahjnelsonwrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/off-again.html
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Stopping to take a moment with my baby…
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Teenage Humor – a fun, short post 🙂
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March Madness is here…
http://slicesfromthegarage.blogspot.com/2012/03/were-going-dancing.html
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#11 Taking Time
http://heartfeatherenjoy.blogspot.com/2012/03/three-deer-and-taking-time.html
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Finding my religion:
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In the midst of a little self-pity party, I discovered something important in my laundry.
http://mmscollins.blogspot.com/2012/03/laundry-blues-and-blessings.html
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We walked to the local historical farm
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2012/03/visit-to-farm-solc-11.html
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Away over the Weekend no internet available….so here is #10
http://heartfeatherenjoy.blogspot.com/2012/03/no-cells-no-computersjust-river.html
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If the universe controls my iPod, thank you, Universe!
http://readwriteinspire.blogspot.com/2012/03/universe-controls-my-ipod.html
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Fun questions with my friend Paul W. Hankins: http://sharpread.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/sol-11-5-fun-questions-with-paul-w-hankins/
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Where is everyone today? Hopefully playing outside and gathering up stories to write about. Today, one of my least favorite mishaps! 🙂
http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2012/03/hate-it-when-this-happens.html
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Glad to see that I still am among early posters today!
http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2012/03/pre-observation-writing.html
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wonder/try/discover/share
putting science and writing processes together create focus
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puzzles and the power of slow consciousness.
http://birdsandtreesofthemind.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/slice-11-puzzles/
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A little horror genre…he he
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It’s all about the garage.
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2012/03/2012-slice-of-life-story-challenge-11.html
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my faith
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Really good PD makes me think……
http://hillyvanillee.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-11-out-of-my-comfort-zone.html
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http://growteachthinkreach-josie.blogspot.com/2012/03/quiet.html
Reflecting on quiet
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Recreating My Memories with My Children
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It’s that time of year again.
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-day-11-of-31.html
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Warning: Politics and Religion!
http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/what-makes-you-angry/
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Student Slicers –
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2012/03/11/student-slicers-link-up-1131/
(I usually link of late at night, so hopefully a few more will link up!! I know they are excited about your comments and are finding the processing challenging but exciting! I’m working to comment on their posts as well as all of yours!! Thanks!)
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Musings on faith and world views…
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2012/03/11/solsc-2012-1131/
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Time Together
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A premature welcome for spring…
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I Loathe Birthday Parties
http://eastfieldscrappers.typepad.com/serenity/2012/03/slice-of-life-challenge-11-of-31-i-loathe-birthday-parties.html
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Drawing in church:
http://laspillane.blogspot.com/2012/03/drawing-in-church.html
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I’m having an awful time getting my post to show up correctly today. I promise to keep working on it. My post was about my Word of the Year: Flexibility. Guess I will have to use that today!!!
http://writeonkathy.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-day-11-my-special-word.html
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Wisdom of a 14-year-old:
http://meanderingmaya.blogspot.com/2012/03/expectations-too-high.html
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Slice 11
http://you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com/2012/03/change-of-plans.html
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Day 11 – still going strong! I saw Lee Dewyze (winner of American Idol a few years ago) last night. I love his songs!
http://frommyfrontporchlookingin.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-11.html
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SOLC 11 of 31: Car clutter
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Day ONE AT- or how I have managed to bounce back after the world’s worst week on record! http://centerslices.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/another-saturday-night/
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Looking for your next “read for pleasure” book? I have a great suggestion for you!!
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what I found at B&N last night…
http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2012/03/not-accepting-nonacceptance.html
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Aunt Pam, I miss you
http://nicolesbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/03/aunt-pam.html
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My writing has been weird lately…
http://www.klingercafe.com/2012/03/fall-in-spring-sols-1131-2012.html
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Here’s a new game
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2012/03/virtual-catch.html
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My first day of teaching…so long ago and yet, unforgettable!
http://seney-mysliceoflife.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-first-day-of-teaching.html
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Funny how shopping changes from torture to pleasure as you grow up!
http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2012/03/shopping-with-my-mom.html
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Posting early (for me) so I can take time to enjoy the day.
http://sunsandstone.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-gratitude-list.html
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What makes you laugh so hard you can’t see?
http://fairlyfrazzled.blogspot.com/2012/03/big-laugh.html
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You just have to appreciate the logic of a 6-year-old.
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2012/03/6-year-old-logic-train.html
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In the Moment
http://mardiesnotebook.blogspot.com/2012/03/in-moment.html
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Leap of Faith……in My Teaching
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/leap-of-faithin-my-teaching.html
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A favorite new recipe…
http://readcreateplay.blogspot.com/2012/03/family-recipes.html
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They grow up so fast.
http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2012/03/no-more-dresses.html
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A wonderful tradition with special friends!
http://keepintouch-sueb.blogspot.com/2012/03/tradition-of-ladies-night-outat-home.html
I am posting before noon-a first! If the clocks had not been set ahead it would have been 11:00 AM!
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http://enbuscadeequilibrio.blogspot.com/2012/03/that-feeling-solsc-1131.html
My girls’ shrill screams jolting me to action
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Inspired by my teenager to write about him: Joe http://shredsofmymind.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols11-joe.html
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a tweet inspired post
http://juliannsblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-saw-this-tweet-last-night-and-i-think.html
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Lucky?
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Life lessons I’m learning at yoga class:
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2012/03/life-lessons-ive-learned-at-yoga-slice.html
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Oh my gosh! The time change caught me out again!
http://prosecents.blogspot.com/2012/03/lost-hour.html
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Daylight savings whine
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I just had to slice about “Wonder”, even though so many others have already done so. This will be our end of the year read aloud, under the shade of our behind-the-soccer-field reading tree, before we close the book on our sixth grade year together:
http://tmsteach.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-march-challenge-11-some.html
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Just me, being stupid and not doing what needs to be done.
http://yeahwritejanet.blogspot.com/2012/03/ugh-daylight-savings-time.html
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It’s not always easy to share what you have written…
http://paustt.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-day-11.html
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May I Introduce Mysel? (How did you meet your spouse or signifacant other? I Would love to know.)
http://thesensiblysavyteacher.blogspot.com/2012/03/may-i-introduce-myself-sols-11.html
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I revisit my Cook’s Country magazine and post a recipe, then it all comes right back to writing! Doesn’t everything 🙂
http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2012/03/it-all-comes-back-to-writinga-little.html
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Today I talk about how I found “Laughter in the Midst of Grief”. http://jessicawhitmore.com/blog/2012/03/laughter-in-the-midst-of-grief/
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Have you read Cold Tangerines or Bittersweet? …read on friends
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a Parade Entwined with family tradition
http://lifeisgrand-pettit.blogspot.com/2012/03/solc.html
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Day 11. Wow! State speech competition yesterday and the power of a comment from a judge. http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2012/03/power.html
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Doing preschool assessments
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc-11-alphabet-assessments.html
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My top ten realizations of parenting:
http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-eleven-parenting-top-ten.html
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My mom’s struggle to part with our childhood home
http://kellitrabertalks.blogspot.com/2012/03/treasures.html
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My Circle Poem on Spring I Think?/?
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-poem-on-spring-i-think.html
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It surprised me to discover writing and beading are really alike
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What to Write – (Part 2)
Yesterday, Part 1, was about writing narrative, which comes much more easily to me than poetry. So I thought I should write the flip side – how I feel about writing poetry. I am only doing this because of all of you. You’ve stretched me and helped me grow as a writer – Thank you!
http://refiningrcraft.blogspot.com/2012_03_01_archive.html
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Doors of Our Lives
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2012/03/sols-11-doors-of-our-lives.html
Yay! I’m early today. I love Sundays. Thanks, Ruth & Stacey, for this challenge. I’m having a great time.
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Report Card Time – Writing Narratives
http://triumphsntribulations.blogspot.com/2012/03/report-card-narratives.html
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a confession…
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Kids can ask the right questions!
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/03/solsc2012-wise-question-1131.html
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Why do I write? Oh, right… I love having an audience.
http://www.mariaselke.com/post/2012/03/11/Finding-an-Audience.aspx
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Spring in coming….we just lost that hour!
Morning Slicers: Bonnie the Blogger
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New habits for this reader…
http://improvingmysenses.blogspot.com/2012/03/reading-posts.html
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A birthday song
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Living with a new haircut!
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Sunday – My Favorite Day
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-11-31112-sunday-my-favorite-day.html
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A bit of visual literacy here today as I write about some of the places I like to walk on Sunday afternoons.
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2012/03/sol-11-repurposed.html
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We’re feeling disappointed about solar panels. Why is being green such a hassle?
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2012/03/11/slice-of-life-the-solar-panel-dilemma/
Kevin
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I thought, I spoke.
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-spoke-up.html
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Reminder to myself not to get obsessed with the comments
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2012/03/let-it-go.html
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I know we are slipping behind, to be honest the weather is fantastic, gardening, camping and all things out of doos have been calling,
http://thelitladies.edublogs.org/2012/03/11/slice-of-life-8-hats-off-and-well-done/
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Car
http://missy-gink.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/sol-11312.html
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Today’s slice was inspired by a movie and recounts the last time I spoke to my Dad. A memory resurfaces…
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-when-i.html
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Purple Pancakes
http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2012/03/purple-pancakes.html
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Worry
http://writekimwrite.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/worry/
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I’m taking Ruth Ayres’ advice with my One Little Word http://teacherdance.blogspot.com/2012/03/slice-of-life-number-eleven-my-olw.html
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A glimpse of my boys….a memory to treasure
Ride ‘Em Cowboy
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.com/2012/03/ride-em-cowboy.html
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Teacher power http://shewritesbecause.blogspot.com/2012/03/teacher-power.html
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It’s not a pretty sight!
http://jama-seedlings.blogspot.com/2012/03/reflection-on-aging.html
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The Chilton’s Repair Manual has been around for decades. This is how I learned about it. It is also the story of the green Subaru http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2012/03/chilton-repair-manual.html
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