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Orchids by the wayside. Long overdue slice from a previous slicer. 🙂
Would you mind sharing the permalink to your slice of life story?
This & That | Jim’s Posts
http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2016/05/slice-of-life.html
Slice: A Reflective Stance
https://onewritersjourney.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/a-reflective-stance/
I’m always late…
https://shawndastories.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/in-a-hurry/
My name is NO. A class–oh no! My summer says no. Thanks, Meghan Trainor for your song–it’s now my mantra for this summer.
https://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/no/
I’ve missed a few weeks of slicing and didn’t want to miss another. The rain has finally stopped…bring on May’s flowers!
https://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/slice-of-life-waiting-to-bloom/
A sweet moment of connection with my newest, very small niece…
https://insiderecessagain.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/baby-games/
Oh, it’s been a week! The official moving day came and went. We are four days into making our new house a home …
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2016/05/box-by-box-sol16.html
wishing I could pay more attention to my own writing than programs
http://wp.me/s3cml8-revision
We went on a Field Trip today. I’ve NEVER written a poem, but this experience demanded one
http://you-get-what-you-get-lori.blogspot.com/2016/05/field-trip.html
As the school year wraps up, I feel like I’m just getting started.
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2016/05/just-getting-started.html
Most of what I know I know from reading a book.
https://writintime.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/how-do-you-know-that/
On the day after my baby’s birthday, remembering the night she decided to make her grand entrance! http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2016/05/surprise.html
Teacher’s Week Reflection
https://pelicansandprose.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/may-10-2016/
Selling our house
https://writing328.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/its-official/
Almost forgot to post and had it ready last night. Poetry reflection: https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/sol16-reflecting-on-national-poetry-month/
I just saw that a big part of my post was missing. Fixed it!
Wow, I miss the March challenge… how can it be so much harder to slice only once a week? A thought on the value of writing…
https://mbhmaine.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/writing/
Expiration Dates
https://ritadicarne.com/2016/05/10/388/
Two unexpected breakfast guests put a smile on my face.
https://swampstompintales.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/magnificent-morning/
My friends story has me thinking about big ideas. http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2016/05/slice-of-life-sad-brave-follow-your.html
Nearpod, 1:1 Initiative and becoming a PioNear
http://bit.ly/Pionear
Inspiration and a Home of Memories
http://talkworthy.blogspot.com/2016/05/inspiration-and-home-of-memories.html
The Magic of Things…What are your magical things and what magic do they hold for you? https://sites.psu.edu/sliceoflifeposts/2016/05/10/the-magic-of-things/
My name appeared!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2016/05/slice-of-life-my-favorite-newspaper.html
It’s that time of year…. 6th grade grumps
https://vanessaw2007.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/6th-grade-grumpy/
I’ve been surrounded by PYP (Primary Years Programme) lately…but I love it! Here’s a peak into life at my international school in Albania.
https://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/surrounded-by-pyp-and-loving-it/
What I’m reading…
http://makesharegive.blogspot.com/2016/05/write.html
My HS ELL students in Ohio are still slicing, and they’d love some comments! https://www.writeabout.com/class/JM5298/
enjoyable homework
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com.ee/2016/05/enjoyable-homework.html
http://galleystreet.blogspot.com/2016/05/what-if.html
Dwelling on what ifs can sometimes be crippling. Today I’m feeling overwhelmingly thankful after a couple of scary days.
A Mystery Package! http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-surprise-package.html
https://awesomelybusy.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/differences/
not even sure what this was. Mother’s day was heavy in my head and I needed a place to put some thoughts.
Not yet empty nesters….http://teacherleader.edublogs.org/2016/05/10/may-10th-sol/
“When I’m 64” – and I am now – a response to what I didn’t know at 15
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/slice-of-life-tuesday-63/
A pregnancy update + a little comic relief.
https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/laughable-legs/
The heart-shaped bead
https://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/all-my-heart/
Post-Mother’s Day Thoughts!
http://gretchensmeattoast.blogspot.com/2016/05/things-i-never-understood-about-my-mom.html
Sometimes you just need help.
https://arjeha.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/if-you-cant-do-it-yourself/
Last days of school
https://mollykirkblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/tuesday-may-9-2016/
We had a scavenger hunt in my AP Lit and Comp class last week, the day before the big exam. This is the story of our adventure, which is close to the top of my all-time favorite activities! http://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2016/05/scavenger-hunt-ap-lit-and-comp-exam.html
Writing about my Mom.https://terierrol.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/tribute-to-my-mom/
I really appreciate the quote for today. I want to write, so I do. Today’s slice is proof! http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2016/05/hopes-wake.html
Good to be back . . .
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2016/05/tis-season.html
Grammar and spelling and mistakes oh my! http://mrstaylorstales.blogspot.com/2016/05/grammar-and-spelling-and-mistakes-oh-my.html
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than to be good…. https://arlsvera.wordpress.com/
It’s Tuesday! Don’t you look forward to it every week?
https://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/still-celebrating/
Hurry Up/Slow Down (yikes- I am feeling the pressure)
https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/hurry-upslow-down/
Letters to Tuva #223 Feeling Peaceful?
https://digitalbonnie.me/2016/05/10/letters-to-tuvia223feeling-peaceful-5-10-16-sol16/
Still feeling the energy from last evening’s Twitter chat.
https://lisakeelerblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/chatting-on-twitter/
Finding the positive in a writing distraction.
http://www.mentortextswithlynneandrose.com/blogging-with-rose/writing-days
Today I am reflecting on my lack of reading and how it also means lack of writing!
http://coachbsreflections.blogspot.com/2016/05/reading-to-write.html
I spent Saturday rehoming 3 dogs for Oregon Basset Hound Rescue
https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/three-cheers-for-basset-hounds/
Kindness needed as the school year comes to an end… http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2016/05/end-of-year-and-kindness.html
Welcome to the Fun Table! You are invited to a retirement party. https://wordpress.com/post/dwitkus.wordpress.com/155
Thoughts while thinking about my friend’s husband’s recent funeral service.
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2016/05/2016-funeral.html
More sights from my river cruise.
https://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/more-sights-from-river-cruise/
Here’s my Slice of Life for this week! https://lisaorchard.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/a-slice-of-life-post-a-mothers-day-memory/
A wonderful field trip to Avery Island. https://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/avery-island-jungle-gardens-and-tabasco/
“It’s a Life Saver, not a Light Saber!” The story of the raspberry incident in room 123
https://wonder864.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/its-a-life-saver-not-a-light-saber/
Has everyone been “at a Twitter chat”? Here’s a small peek into last night’s star-studded, red carpet chat with #TWTBlog.
https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/sol16-chatting-about-mentor-texts/
music in life’s dark moments
https://dianeandlynne.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/music-in-lifes-dark-moments/
This format is different and so much fun for students to do. I had fun, too! #SOL16
http://www.mentortextswithlynneandrose.com/blogging-with-lynne/lies-a-fun-poemstory-format
My pathological fear of rollercoasters:
http://sweetwritinglife.blogspot.com/2016/05/rollercoasters-sol-51016.html
A tiny music box…so many memories:
https://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/slice-of-life-tuesdaya-tiny-music-box-so-many-memories/
Revisiting kindness versus niceness and taking up the Kindness Challenge.
https://haddonmusings.com/2016/05/10/
Big events bring big memories: http://horizon51.blogspot.com/2016/05/tuesday-slice-happy-birth-day-to-me.html
#SOL16: This IS Love
http://maryannreilly.blogspot.com/2016/05/sol16-this-is-love.html
A few thoughts on body image and women, just a few days after Mother’s Day…
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2016/05/positive-body-image-lets-work-on-that.html
He could have staffed it out.
http://thirdandrosedale.blogspot.com/2016/05/like-mother-like-son.html
Opening cupboards lately makes me think of Bluebeard! I never know what I’ll find…http://morningmusing.weebly.com/morning-musing/how-they-inspire-sol
Love today’s quote!!! Thinking about the power of music in my slice today:
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=3788
We’re reading the book ECHO. Join us!
https://runreadmom.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/youre-invited-to-a-read-along/
A reflection on a recent author visit and the role my students played in making it a success
https://maribethbatcho.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/if-you-want
Thanks for stopping by…
https://maribethbatcho.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/if-you-want
Set free by demands?!
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2016/05/set-free-by-demands.html
I am so loving our summer-like weather — “On a May Afternoon” http://www.alicenine.net/on-a-may-afternoon/
Writing about reading and setting expectations. https://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/sol-expectations-with-choice/
Saying goodbye to a house and a lifetime of memories
http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2016/05/sol16-waving-goodbye.html?m=1
Grasping at straws, er, Oates: lessons on learning. http://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2016/05/meddling-with-that-oates-quote.html
A good part of the day, eventide: http://www.teacherdance.org/2016/05/a-slice-at-eventide.html
Grief comes and goes whenever she feels like it. My everyday life is loaded with landmines.
http://dickenslibrary.blogspot.ca/2016/05/slice-of-life-her-name-is-grief.html
Curves are everywhere. It is with keen observation skills that we can view the curves as insights into life to allow flexibility, new perspectives, and positive thinking. http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2016/05/curves.html
Oops! I meant to say above, “I love the quote because….”
Barbara
I love the comment because it rings so true for me. Here’s a Mother’s Day post in response to those who say a “mother’s work is never done.” Sometimes it’s just “unfinished.”
https://barbarasut.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/mothers-day-and-an-unfinished-canvas/