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Because I needed to take a moment to just think about something beautiful…and not everything else.
#myfloralfashionista #thebestmodelofall
https://carlambrown.wordpress.com/more-of-a-slice-of-life/03-21-in-floral-fashion/
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Here we go again! Another slice almost at midnight PST. How I became Miss Pigeon, the doctor. https://elintervencionista.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/day-21-miss-pigeon-the-doctor-sol2020-challenge-solsc/
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Hockey tournaments in new places
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A beautiful day at the park!
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Silence. https://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/enjoy-the-silence/
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There are a lot of birds in my neighborhood. Here are some observations! https://karpenglish.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/youd-be-surprised-what-birds-you-can-see-in-my-garden/
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catching a good book rec
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Want to learn to snowshoe? Come read instructions of what you need to know from my daughter!
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A beautiful day
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Darkness and light
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Putting the worries away for another day and focusing on student writing.
https://www.marinarodz.com/slice-of-life/focusing-on-student-writing
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The loss that’s really a win . . . https://georgiaiswriting.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/last-one-standing
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Online Dating https://gooddeids1.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/online-dating/
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http://educationalsocialwork.weebly.com/blog/checklists
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https://marchwriting2020.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol20-day-21.html?m=1#more
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Letter to my kids – Sometimes your father takes the long way around. It’s okay.
http://literacytogether.org/solsc/3xm49lp87zzhwfhbka3tps2ww5dsa6
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What would YOU do to get yourself out of a sluggish slump? I turned to words…. 🙂
https://joodlesnowandthen.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol20-day-21-antidote-please.html
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Twelve things going well right now.
https://angelinasgarden.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/twelve-things-going-well-right-now/
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Walk with me through our woods.
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Today was a unicorn kind of day.
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Be safe, friends. Breathe, and be safe because life moves forward.
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A Walk in the Sunshine: Sorry, can’t get my cool pic to upload today:(
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Living out a 2020 mantra.
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https://settingintentions.weebly.com/blog/full-disclosure
Full disclosure
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Learning to get along
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Sustainable? https://lmwp2016megginv.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/starting/
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Boredom Breeds Ingenuity
http://icarrysunshine.weebly.com/blog/boredom-breeds-ingenuity
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Today was a turning point–considering all that could have been
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My Joyful Noise style poem,
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High Tea
https://sliceoflife213349809.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/high-tea/
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I really needed Saturday…and sunshine…today!
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Puzzle day
https://mysweetsliceoflife.blogspot.com/2020/03/puzzle-day.html?m=1
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https://eldunbar.blogspot.com/2020/03/sharing-refuge.html
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Some haiku – inspired by another slicer! If you are , or know who that slicer is, I want to give them credit, but forgot where I wrote which blog it was from! Help! 🙂
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Dear Diary
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https://daily-mari.blogspot.com/2020/03/lifes-been-crazy-ive-missed-few-days.html
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Enjoyed the outside today!
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Birthday books
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Trying to find silver linings… yet again!
https://stumbleon.weebly.com/blog/breaking-a-bad-habit
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College Drop Offs
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Stepping up for my Mother of the Year award (or: life with teens) https://edsoapbox.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/sol20-day-21-teen-parenting-exhibit-q/
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A list of noticings in my backyard.
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Yoga and yoga pants: https://ninaandersonblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/yoga-sol20/
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I am that kid who… submits just in the nick of time! How about you?
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Simple work space.
https://courtsliceoflife.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol20-day-21.html
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https://luuluu.edublogs.org/2020/03/22/381/
Hard to replace the laughs the kiddos bring everyday!
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Lost
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https://myteachertown.blogspot.com/2020/03/fuel-efficient.html
Fuel-Efficient
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A teeny bit of normalcy. https://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2020/03/slice-2131-teeny-bit-of-normalcy.html
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Day 21: A Bit of Fiction
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SOL #21 It’s a Gamble
https://bamsmama.home.blog/2020/03/22/its-a-gamble/amp/
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https://larkinmeehan.blogspot.com/2020/03/day-21.html
coping by staying busy
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I was randomly writing as words were coming into my mind, and it turned out to be a poem.
https://miyagi-sensei-teaching-journey.weebly.com/blog/distance
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Inspired by Spring.
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Only in Texas
https://mrsdungansclass.weebly.com/teacher-blog/march-21-slice-of-life
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Binge watching today…
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Not what you were expecting…
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Change your scenery, change your outlook.
❄️🎿❤️
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First day of “spring break”, not that it matters. I spent it watching Good Girls ALL.DAY. and then writing this post about my heart mermaid. 🙂 https://midwesternheartindixie.com/2020/03/21/heart-mermaid/
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A Quiet Saturday poem…when I’d rather it wasn’t so quiet…
https://mscollins223.blogspot.com/2020/03/slice-of-life-day-21-quiet-saturday-poem.html
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http://readerteacherwriter.weebly.com/blog/may-we-remember
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Sweat equity
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Beautiful things are still happening. There is still joy.
https://msatwood212.blogspot.com/2020/03/beautiful-things-are-still-happening.html
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We’re Different Now. More than a slice, less than the whole 🍊.
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My inner four year old
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Like the energizer bunny: https://honderick.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-single-parenting-quarantine-marathon.html
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Welcome to Day 4 [on page 5] if you want to play with drawing comics. I’m writing this project on my blog time to share long distance with kids next week.
https://riverbrown.wordpress.com/lets-draw-comics/5/
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Memories of my dad
https://readerwriterteacher.blogspot.com/2020/03/community.html
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Comparing yesterday with today…
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Comparing yesterday with today…
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https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/79558374/posts/2633175287
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A Changing Tide
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the gift of each day
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The world: a mirror of my biggest fear
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More birthdays to come! https://romeolitcoach.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/day21-march-21-2020/
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Ah-ha’s and duh’s of distance learning. https://jarhartz.com/2020/03/21/slice-of-life-last-week/
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Fun activity to break the boredom…
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When the mind of the Raivenne goes walking…
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What new technology have you learned lately? For me, it’s been Google: http://trinarrative.blogspot.com/2020/03/slice-of-life-20-challenge-day-2131.html
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Self care in crazy times https://booksonthebackporch.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/408/
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Home Office Hours? I decided they aren’t needed and writing my thoughts helped.
https://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2020/03/home-office-hours-21-of-31-slice-of-life.html
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WWERS:
https://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2020/03/what-we-can-do.html
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Lucy Lou the Wonder Dog
https://deearobbblog.com/2020/03/21/lucy-lou-the-wonder-dog/
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I really am a people person…I promise.
https://sometimesfabuloussometimesfail.blogspot.com/2020/03/getting-real.html
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A Good Memory from a Stormy Night
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Day 21 – stupid and contagious – https://slice661619669.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/here-we-are-now-entertain-us/
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Take a look at my morning down to the minute…
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Boy did Betsy’s words in the intro to today hit me. I am struggling & I am thinking about what that means & what it means to abide. How are you doing? https://persistenceandpedagogy.com/2020/03/21/abide-slice-of-life-21-31-sol20/
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The joy of connection
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Finding silver linings, wishing things were different by since they are not…
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book connections:
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Curbside pickup… for plants?
https://thoughtsandmusingsfromheidi.blogspot.com/2020/03/curbside-pickup-for-plants.html
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Out and about today
https://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2020/03/my-happy-place.html
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I was inspired to write poetry on my walk today! Alphabet style for what one notices in nature when social distancing. http://theapplesinmyorchard.com/2020/03/21/an-alphabet-poem-for-a-solitary-walk-sol20-day-21-year-3/
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This march has been particularly hard. I finally figured out why with some introspection and a walk down memory lane (pics included; Warning, childhood cuteness!)
https://stephslittlesliceoflife.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/memory-lane/
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Here mommy, the star stands for joy.
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I’m thinking about how this experience will shape us all…https://humbleswede.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/saturdays-stream/
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Revisions
https://teacherreaderwriter.blogspot.com/2020/03/revisions.html
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I needed to stop and find gratitude today.
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A ride on the roller coaster of change. From grief to hope and somewhere in between. https://itsaboutmakingspace.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/creative-curve/
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My quest to recognize students’ birthdays even when we’re not in school: https://tendingbulbs.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/a-class-full-of-pisces/
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If animals could talk
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Doing my bit to help a small business stay afloat. Hair color to go! https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/hair-color-to-go-solc20-sol20/
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I woke up this morning feeling slightly under the weather, so of course my mind went straight where I didn’t want it to go. I remembered a friend of mine saying someday my sons would appreciate having my collection of writings. That inspired me to write a poem for them. They don’t actually read my blog so they’ll probably never see it!
https://abregan.blogspot.com/2020/03/meet-me-here.html
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Do you know what DTM stands for? I learned this year from my students and I’m missing them today.
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There’s a first time for everything, and that is okay. Reflections on another slicer’s post and a podcast episode! https://seasonsofmccormick.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/theres-a-first-time-for-everything/
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https://lblovero.edublogs.org/2020/03/21/gateway/
Too much binging on Breaking Bad has clouded my judgement on toast!
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An Anniversary that is not a good memory!
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Remembering a simpler time https://greenelit.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/sol-day-21-world-poetry-day/
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I finally had a student write on our Padlet! She wasn’t satisfied with just one post though!
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2020/03/and-of-course-she-did-sol20.html
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Connections
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Dance, Meditation and Line Drawing. Three of the free online classes I started taking this week.
https://megnutcode.blogspot.com/2020/03/dancing-meditating-and-drawing.html
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You sound just like….https://mythmakersunite.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/the-ties-that-bind-sol20-day-21/
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Time alone
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Do you have predatory companies leeching to your hard earned savings?
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Something to look forward to…
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trying to call the White House:
https://redemma1991.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol21-calling-president.html
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Best laid plans – Toddler Version https://sharonmythoughts464115797.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/best-laid-plans-toddler-version/
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Last class gratitude, a poem for my cohort: https://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/solc-21-of-31-last-class-gratitude/
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May we be changed
https://hellogoodgoodlife.blogspot.com/2020/03/may-we-be-changed.html
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Encouraged by a proverb.
https://justgiftslife.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/uncertainty/
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Whose life will you change?
https://keepingmeafloat.blogspot.com/2020/03/hidden-power.html
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#21 What can we create – looking back to move forward
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I live in a very small country. https://sherrisslice.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/sol-march-21st-small-country-big-relief/
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Missing Connections…
https://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2020/03/missing-connections.html
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My Phone Call with Spectrum
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Kids Feed the Soul
https://huizarc.edublogs.org/2020/03/21/kids-feed-the-soul/
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I took a trip!
https://maureenyoungingram.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol20-slice-21-taking-trip.html
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Elephant is undaunted.
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I tapped into my 8-9 year old (who am I kidding, my 42 year old) self today in my back yard.
https://imlivingmywords.blogspot.com/2020/03/dig-in-dirt.html
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A drive with my sixteen year old daughter (gulp) that I survived – https://fueledbyideas.home.blog/2020/03/21/an-afternoon-drive-anything-but-leisurely-solsc-day-21/
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Today was a day for catch-ups with friends and family!
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Struggling to shore up emotional fragility as quarantine continues, I examine stark contrasts between what is outside and inside.
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Reflecting on the local leaders who have stepped up… https://mrspalmerponders.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/mindset-matters/
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I spent my Friday night being a photographer’s assistant for a lighting test! https://www.literacious.com/2020/03/21/slice-of-life-day-21-photographers-assistant/
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A calendar: a symbol of busy becomes a symbol of hope and possibilities.
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A Lost Friendship and Some Wishful Thinking
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I took the census, but my mind wandered.
https://drferreri.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol20-day-21-i-let-my-mind-wander.html
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Looking out my window, I never know what I’ll see next! https://timgels.com/2020/03/21/i-wonder-what-will-happen-next/
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Writing Prompts that help me
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I deserved a treat!
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It’s time for my weekly celebration. Isn’t this nice… https://deb-day.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol20-day-21-if-this-isnt-nice.html?spref=tw
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Gathering my belongings in my classroom (No, not an episode of the game show, “Supermarket Sweep,”) eerily frozen in time.
https://myfrontporchsitaspell.blogspot.com
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A list of gratitudes today: https://thedirigibleplum.com/2020/03/21/another-beautiful-day/
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Unwavering gaze https://suzannestartsablog.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/being-stared-at/
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Yesterday was exhausting but worth it. Especially when you read a note of gratitude from a parent.
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I’m unsure if they will link-up here and it seems the classroom competition is no longer happening. I’ll share this today, but if I should direct these high school writers to link directly here themselves going forward, I’m happy to let me know.
https://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2020/03/21/solsc-2020-link-up-21-31/
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Dark thoughts, but hope comes. (I’m late joining Slice of Life, but I just had to start writing.)
Stop by and read “Hope for Today”
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It’s been TOO long since I participated in SOLSC. I’ve moved, changed jobs, left the classroom, and more. But in lieu of the other dramatic life changes as of late, I have also reconnected. With writing, and with students who began writing with me when I had them in class during middle school. They are now juniors and seniors. I reached out to them yesterday, and invited them to join me for the final 10 days of the challenge.
Here is my post for today, reflecting on what is both lost and gained during these times.
https://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2020/03/21/solsc-2020-21-31/
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A little bit of humor to break up the tension of what is going on around us.
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Talking about bedtime in the morning. https://cflathers.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/bedtime-with-luther/
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If you only had 20 minutes, what would you grab? https://mrsbrunowrites.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/sol-21-20-minutes/
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Where would I typically be on this third Saturday in March? Typically not in Iowa but in a majestic place in a land far, far away . . . reflecting with “Right Now”
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Changing times call for changing social norms – we kept more than six feet apart and enjoy our neighbors
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In our neighborhood https://jumpofffindwings.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/small-change/
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One of many early silver linings
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Teacher shoes – My shoes do the work, my socks have the fun
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We were finally given a plan to move forward, past our Spring Break: https://horizon51.blogspot.com/2020/03/solsc-20-day-twenty-one-we-have-plan.html
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Betsy- that poem! I am grateful for you and for you sharing it today. My post today is on being grateful: http://kathleenneaglesokolowski.weebly.com/courage-doesnt-always-roar–blog/sol20-day-21-gratitude
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An eerie sound of a single siren
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Slurp – The Wonders of Spaghetti
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Today Got To Me
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Yoga….sigh…https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/slice-of-life-yoga/
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How I shop now
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Searching the 1910 Census, Find a Grave, and family lore to learn about Elvis, my great uncle.
https://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol-2131-what-do-we-know-about-elvis.html
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Day 21: Bestie Moving
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A laugh… https://standingtall47.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/a-laugh-in-the-dark/
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Not the usual stray in the yard story: https://reflectionsontheteche.com/2020/03/21/slice-of-life-a-stray-in-the-yard/
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Hope and worry, or is it worry and hope?
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Looking for something to take your thoughts away from Coronavirus and social distancing?
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Not your ordinary 23 year old
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Because gratitude and joy are important these days, here are my Ten Happy Moments of the Week:http://www.literacyonthemind.com/2020/03/ten-happy-moments-of-week.html
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yep, I’m indulging in feeling sorry for myself…!
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A worthwhile moment of extra exercise. https://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2020/03/so-long-distance-321-sol20-story.html
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I’m so lucky to work with amazing teachers – https://ebgriffin1119.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/thank-you-teachers/
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Hanging with the big kids!
https://sunshineovergreyskies.blogspot.com/2020/03/hanging-with-big-kids.html
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Childhood
https://teachlikeitsmagic.school.blog/2020/03/21/a-question-of-childhood-solc20-day-21/
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We’re all home – it’s not so bad…
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When you child makes you realize that you are also very homesick
https://literacywithatwist.blogspot.com/2020/03/sol20-day-21-homesick.html
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My girls want nightly dinner themes. I need some help here… https://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2020/03/slice-of-life-2020-21-of-31-theme-based.html
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When you finish writing and make a discovery! That is the marvel and magic of quick writes. https://litcoachlady.com/2020/03/21/sol20-day-21-time/
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Why do I feel like a slug?
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Today in the International Day for the Elminiation of Racial Discrimination and I am resisting my own comfort: https://reflectingonrecreation.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/resisting-to-transform-equity-21-31-sol20/
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My Morning Run https://pushtowrite2020.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/on-my-morning-run/
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Let’s have some fun with teacher mugs! How many do you have?
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What about fun? Are you planning for fun?
http://www.clarelandrigan.com/blog/slice-of-life-are-you-planning-for-mandatory-fun-sol20
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My school’s family Literacy Lunch won’t happen now. Reflecting on our theme, “Read Like a Hero” … especially the word “hero”…
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Remembering my brother on his birthday…he would have turned 50
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The connection remains…
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Slice of Life/SmallPoems Day 21 (out and about)
https://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2020/03/21/slice-of-life-smallpoems-day-21-out-and-about/
Kevin
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Reflections on my first week of virtual teaching/learning:
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First Mistake https://greatestyouyet.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/first-mistake/
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What’s a nail biter to do in the era of don’t touch your face? I asked a friend.
https://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2020/03/nail-biter-in-time-of-dont-touch-your.html?m=1
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My weekly writing reflection.
https://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2020/03/reflection-week-3.html
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Here we go again…
https://www.allaboutwriters.com/post/more-fun
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It’s a different kind of Mother’s Day this year. https://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/2020/03/21/day-21-slice-of-life-happy-mothers-day/
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When Leigh Anne invited slicers to her virtual Spring Fling Party, I started preparing for #quarentainment fun: https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2020/03/spring-fling-virtual-partysolsc-21.html
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I’m Going to Come Out of This a Flag Expert
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Finally, the sun!
https://writingisitsownreward.weebly.com/home/sol20-day-21-finally-the-sun
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More mud..what happens when you work from home with three kids?!? https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2020/03/19/mud/
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I’m not sure if that link works… here it is again: https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/mud/
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With the way my kids eat challah, there’s no hope of having any left to make French toast the following morning.
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