I’m so excited to be hosting my first month of SOL as a co-author of TWT. Each Tuesday of October, I will be sharing words of important people in my life who have inspired me to write. In turn, I know I will continue to be inspired by you and your stories.
In I Am a Writer I shared my earliest (and still very real) fears with publishing writing:
“Fear that no one would read it.
Fear that no one would like it.
Fear that I could try and fail.”
Upon sharing these fears, my dear friend told me these words that I return to every time my fears creep back in:
This is true for each of the students we teach. This is true for each of us. Our stories deserve to be told, and without them, the world is missing out.
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.
SHARE a link to your post in the comments section.
GIVE comments to at least three other SOL bloggers.
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 
Happy to share my slice 🙂
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Late, last minute. Too late? https://jarhartz.com/2018/10/03/pausing-to-celebrate/
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I am recalling a special night last week at the National Center for Families Learning Conference in Fort Lauderdale. ‘Nighttime Magic”
http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2018/10/nighttime-magic.html
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Changes and time to close the door on the last few chapters of my life…. hurting my back has opened my eyes to new possibilities and it’s time to step through new doorways. https://wordpress.com/post/sistertosisters.wordpress.com/1967
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Thanks to TWT for an opportunity to share this RIDICULOUSLY selfless deed by a parent. HEART! SOUL! LOVE! GIVING!
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*zhrarp-zheep-zhoop-zhorp*
https://writingandlaughing.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/grrrrrrrr-soltuesday/
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I’ve been concentrating on joy so much lately — but sometimes you need to think about what you are missing. A short slice. . . . https://onathought.com/2018/10/02/a-slice-of-data/
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A bit of writer’s block humor tonight.
https://midlaughs.blogspot.com/2018/10/uncle.html
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There’s just not enough to be outraged about these days…https://humbleswede.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/hey-it-could-happen
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I didn’t think I would write today, but the quote above spoke to me, so I wrote about writing fears. https://reflectionsontheteche.com/2018/10/03/slice-of-life-dont-let-fear-be-a-road-block/
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Do you use note-catchers with students? I’ve noticed some unintended consequences among students who have become accustomed to note-catchers.
https://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2018/10/unintended-consequences-problem-with.html
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Finding time for writing
https://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2018/10/what-is-time.html
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This slice was a delight to capture: one of those rare moments where a student reminds you that it really is all worth it! http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2018/10/unexpected-love.html
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He is six. Let that sink in for a minute. Six. https://fallhugs.blogspot.com/2018/10/encouraging-creativity.html
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https://mbhmaine.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/i-could-write/
It was a struggle to write today…but I did (more or less!)
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So I told a child he was doing a disservice to the world by not writing his stories. I think he thought I was nuts, but he wrote. Thanks for the words, Kelsey!
Meanwhile, a change of plans gave me time to slice tonight. https://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2018/10/slice-of-life-game-on-game-off-game-on.html
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Signs and Wonders… http://doingtheworkthatmatters.com/2018/10/01/sol-celebrating-remembering/
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Periodically I like to play around with book spine poetry and chose to do that for my slice today:)
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Do you belong to a writing group? In trying to figure out some of my writing roadblocks, I have decided that it would be helpful for me to join a writing group: https://trinarrative.blogspot.com/2018/10/slice-of-life-tuesday-writing-group.html
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A different kind of post – https://ebgriffin1119.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/a-different-kind-of-slice/
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What’s your favorite book to read to your class?
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I just wrote about making mistakes in relation to my blog posting today! Check it out!!
https://pencilpaper643456671.wordpress.com/
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Sharing a slice of my autism life…https://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/volunteer.html
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Just a moment from the school day…
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Greetings from Portugal.
https://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2018/10/slice-of-life.html
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What was I thinking?!
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Hi, slicers! I’ve been absent for quite some time. Coming back to this space with some silliness about one of my vices … https://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/a-writerly-obsession/
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About to roll into the operating room the other day.
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I’m posting again, since I don’t think I left the correct link. Retire. Reflect. Reboot…
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It’s time for Latin and science; although, I suspect the real learning this Wednesday took place right out in the back yard.
https://angelinasgarden.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/wednesdays/
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Cooking a whole fish—it’s easy, and tasty. https://redemma1991.blogspot.com/2018/10/soltuesday-cooking-fish.html
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Still on my soapbox… love to all…it has be a long time xo
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Thoughts while writing a paper – Providing the best learning environment we can
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A friend pulled me aside and our conversation brought me to this place: https://sherrisslice.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/sol-tuesday-ignorance-walks/
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https://tammysreadinglife.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/grateful-tuesday/
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I’ve tucked an exciting announcement into today’s post!
https://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2018/10/slice-of-life-my-not-so-secret-addiction.html
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Did some sightseeing on the days before the wedding.
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I tried fostering a cat and failed miserably. Meet Oliver, Cat #9: https://thedirigibleplum.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/introducing-oliver-slice-of-life-sol18/
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It’s Poemtober and my 1400th post! Thinking of a friend today. https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/poemtober-day-2/
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I like taking photos of signs… https://beetsyg.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/linguistic-landscape-copiapo/
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What is that smell- long forgotten, I am ready for you!
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Because I can’t seem to get the events of the past week off my mind…
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Those old writer’s notebooks come in handy
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Overwhelmed
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http://teacherstodaystudentsforever.com/2018/10/02/slice-of-life-grow-where-you-are-planted/
Grow Where You are Planted
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Facing firsts after loss. https://wp.me/p8BwQK-gx
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Starting fresh…. https://standingtall47.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/october/
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Connecting with teachers of reading and writing . . .
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How Barbie made her way into our house and hasn’t been asked to leave. https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/slice-of-barbie-life/
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A stink bug small moment
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How I came to believe in ADHD and other needs – and, well, students. https://persistenceandpedagogy.com/2018/10/01/i-do-believe-i-do-i-do/
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Thank you for sharing this important message, Kelsey!
I’m in with a slice of sweetness from my son (again) this week: https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/everybody/.
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This Piece Might Want to be a Poem
http://litcoachconnection.com/this-piece-might-want-to-be-a-poem/
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A glimpse at my Friday Reading Notebook Museum Walk Celebration 1 month in.
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Asking questions…
http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2018/10/questions.html
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Hope for my children (but is it a desperate hope?): http://horizon51.blogspot.com/2018/10/tuesday-slice-equal-expectations.html
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Thinking about love and joy and reading: http://www.teachersforteachers.net/?p=16531
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Love your words this morning, Kelsey! I haven’t blogged in a month. Back to school has been a whirl. Today I’m thinking about my son who turns 8 this Saturday- writing to him “Before I Was Your Mom”
https://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2018/10/before-i-was-your-mom.html
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Slice of Life: Four Presentations in the Days Ahead
https://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2018/10/02/slice-of-life-four-presentations-in-the-days-ahead/
Kevin
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It’s not them, it’s us…and that’s a good thing.
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Appreciation,expectancy, and the unique minds of children
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Strange bedfellows (quite literally): Hurricane Florence, Harry Potter, and me. A slice of powerlessness…
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In-flight entertainment https://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2018/10/two-reactions-and-postscript.html
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Why I’m not in a hurry to see my first grader read chapter books: https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2018/09/29/please-dont-rush-her/
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Retire. Reflect. Reboot: Rediscovering My Teacher Voice in My Happy Place
barbarasut.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/retire-reflect-reboot-keeping-your-teacher-voice-alive/
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I don’t think this link is working.
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Starting with place. And what a place it is on the NSW south coast of Australia.
https://www.allaboutwriters.com/blog/ah-the-serenity
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