“A writer is a person who cares what words mean, what they say, how they say it. Writers know words are their way towards truth and freedom, and so they use them with care, with thought, with fear, with delight. By using words well they strengthen their souls. Story-tellers and poets spend their lives learning that skill and art of using words well. And their words make the souls of their readers stronger, brighter, deeper.”
― Ursula K. Le Guin
Join us! Now, it is time to write your Slice, share your link, and give some comments to (at least three) other slicers. If you’re leaving your comment early in the day, please consider returning this evening or tomorrow to read some of our evening posters’ slices.
You want a slice of me???!!!! Well, I have little left, exhausted. Here are more rambling thoughts from a sleep-deprived teacher: http://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/slice-of-me/.
More Rambling Thoughts from a Sleep-Deprived teacher…now that would be a good title for a blog!
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Wishing for snow: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/solsc-snow-wishes/
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My first Slice! Wow. That’s a little scary – hitting “publish…”
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Today I am sharing why my stomach doesn’t hurt anymore –
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-my-stomach-doesnt-hurt.html
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Getting some really good advice from my Mama is just what I needed, and since it is 2013, it all came through text. 🙂 http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2013/12/day-10-mittens-mama-knows-best.html
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We all need some encouragement in life, maybe I can help you out. 🙂
http://www.teachmentortexts.com/2013/12/the-one-where-i-write-you-letter.html
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I subbed music today!
BigTime Literacy
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My request to you…let’s see what a simple act of kindness can do.
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2013/12/rememberance-kindness-you-me.html
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A little slice from a school day:
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A late slice, but one I needed to send!
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Worries about a new student are turning into smiles. Thankful that what I do matters. http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-smile-for-day.html
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Love reading everyone’s slices! Here is mine, all about my treacherous drive this morning!
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What fuels you? http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2013/12/have-great-day.html
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Trying something new this holiday season…http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2013/12/trying-something-new.html
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Just a snippet of an eating memory. http://elle1955.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/chops-and-cutlets/
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My effort to “write a picture”: http://wp.me/p21nKr-4O
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Not so sure about the wiser, but definitely getting older.
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Went to Florida during NJEA. 🙂 http://alotalot.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/slice-of-life-theyre-always-your-family/
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Hi Lisa,
I just tried leaving you a comment and I was not allowed. So here it is: I love the crowds watching on a Disney line but better than that, no lines at all. I think I’m done with Disney but enjoy it with your kids,
Bonnie
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Inspired to carry out some silly December antics by Pamela Hodges!
http://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-thank-you-pamela-hodges.html
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learning from mistakes
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2013/12/first-impressions-in-twitter-world.html
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What books shaped your moral imagination? http://janemartynauthor.wordpress.com/2013/12/04/what-shaped-your-moral-imagination/
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a slice about traditions
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My toys come alive in December.
Last night at midnight they emptied out my pantry. It looks like I will be cleaning today, on my snow day!
http://ipaintiwrite.com/2013/12/10/5-ways-you-can-tell-its-time-to-clean-out-your-pantry/
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Today’s slice is about driving in the snow.
http://payanwriting.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-snow-1210.html
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A delightful snow day and I am back with a slice!! Yes! Time to write!
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2013/12/solsc-what-good-is-data.html
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Reflections on my recent trip to Cambodia! http://teachtoinspire.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/caring-for-cambodia/
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Today’s inspiration for my slice came as I looked out the window this morning.
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A slice that I can’t shake.
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Stuck: a #nerdlution Slice of Life Post
http://childrenslitcrossroads.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/stuck-a-nerdul…e-of-life-post/
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I had a little nostalgia when putting the tree up by myself this year…http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-contemplating-christmases.html
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not sure I would have gotten this done during this oh-so-busy time of year if it hadn’t been for the delightful surprise of a snow-ice day off from school here in Tennessee. But it is a tribute worth sharing: http://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/letting-in-the-light/
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a dream I often have in December..
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another use for my “stash” and busy-ness
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Pictures of a weather forecast gone awry. Loved the thought about how words transform a person’s soul.
Bernadette
http://haddonmusings.com/2013/12/9/snow-quickly-turning-to-rain-(not)/
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Snow has landed which prompted some soup making.
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Thanks to yet another snow day (three so far), I’ve had a leisurely morning to write and reflect on the celebration of music at my daughter’s piano recital Sunday
http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/2013/12/10/a-celebration-of-music/
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We all know that when you have a problem or are angry about something, writing about it sometimes helps you sort through emotions. Let’s hope it works for Chloe http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2013/12/chloe-writes-dogboys-have-cooties.html
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Thinking about traditions, slicing some new ones! http://www.teacherdance.org/2013/12/traditions-or-not.html
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I love having my son’s parent-teacher conference. http://thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-post-conference-time.html
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Just two inches
http://nana51.blogspot.com/2013/12/just-two-inches.html
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You can’t always get what you want. Ain’t that the truth? A quick one about learning to share.
http://tinyreader.blogspot.com/2013/12/you-cant-always-get-what-you-want.html
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Winter and Yoga http://readingtl.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-yoga-wonderland.html
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and today . . . a day to be thankful to have the energy to write!
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2013/12/sols-and-today.html
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I’ve been reflecting on the changes in my class. I promised myself I would rewrite the poem about the class when they changed. They have! I have as well!
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Thinking about “parenting” an aging dog. http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-honor-of-watching-her-age.html
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Christmas at my house http://peanutrwco.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/i-married-clark-griswold/
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I have missed reading and writing slices. I am on a team that wrote a grant funded by the Library of Congress. Michelle Pearson from Colorado recently came out and did the first two days of our training. She is awesome. Hence my first slice in a long time.
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It’s December 10th and I’ve had enough winter. In five days we have had one 2-hour delay, one early dismissal and three snow days! I think it is going to be a long winter! But I will enjoy reading slices today!
I am hoping my words today will “strengthen my soul.” Thanks, Tara, for the quote.
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-just-another-day.html
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The one where I am thinking about the choices that are before me and the decisions I make.
http://reederama.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-choices.html
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The mystery of the ornament and a sad realization
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A quick observation about why we need limits in our lives…a two year old teaches me so much. xo http://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/love-limits/
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Tara, I love the last line of the Le Guin quote: “And their words make the souls of their readers stronger, brighter, deeper.” My slice today is about Christmas trees and books that brighten, strengthen, and deepen:
http://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/slice-of-life-christmas-trees-and-the-gift-of-books/
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Sharing poetry and learning new crafts at the Fire and Water Festival: http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/lagniappe-at-the-fire-and-water-festival/
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I love the LeGuin quote! Definitely some big truth there! Thank you Tara!
Contemplating a big change in my life!
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life_10.html
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Today is Human RIghts Day 2013.
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/human-rights-day-2013.html
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Some reflections on learning with my band, and the discomfort of remembering songs that I should know by heart.
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2013/12/10/lost-notes-memory-tricks-and-the-discomfort-factor/
Kevin
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Winter arrived early in the Ozarks.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2013/12/tuesday-solsc-121013-winter-has-arrived.html
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Yesterday’s ice storm created an interesting trip down the driveway in the morning. Fortunately, there was only one casualty! http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2013/12/when-next-day-is-school-day-and.html
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Learning from a visit to the doctor: http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=772
Clare
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Feel free to have a laugh at my expense,
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A children’s book speaks volumes to me–about when to stay and when to go…oh, and when to drum that drum of mine.
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2013/12/that-pesky-thing-called-free-will.html
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Writing about students after they’ve left our classroom…and our impact. http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2013/12/whatever-happened-to.html
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Command Center at 3:30 am and Day#10 http://wp.me/p3Gehh-98
Morning Slicers!
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Up early to do my slice. Thanks for letting me be a part of this amazing community. I look forward to doing some commenting on other slices during lunch.
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Cat story. It is a slice but after this, new rules may need to be made about slices. http://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/slice-of-life-a-cat-tale/
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Fun with writers today!
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2013/12/santa-stuck.html
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Hope your week had a magical moment or two!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2013/12/moments-of-magic.html
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One benefit of working late? Getting to be the first to slice! Memories about marching to change the world:
http://tmsteach.blogspot.com/2013/12/slice-of-life-tuesday-when-we-felt-we.html
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Hi, here is my link. Thanks for the opportunity to share.
http://mary-anderingcreatively.blogspot.com/2013/12/sweet-whispers-of-mothers-love.html
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