I love this quote from Bill Watterson, because it reminds me that a new beginning can happen any time. Yes, in January we talk about the new year. (When I pulled this quote to prep for this post back at the end of December, that is what I was thinking about.) However, it is also true at the beginning of a new week, a new day, or—on tough days—a new hour.
Today I choose to flip to a brand new page of my notebook, and I choose to write. I hope you will join me!
Write a Slice of Life.
Share your link in the comments section of this post.
Give comments to at least three other Slice of Life stories.
#SOL21
If you are interested in donating prizes for #SOL21, you can find more information here.
If you will be returning as a slicer this year, we hope you will consider joining our team of Welcome Wagon volunteers. If you missed our post calling for volunteers, please check it out to find out why this job is so important. If you’re ready to sign up, you can do that here.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to make the March Slice of Life Story Challenge such an energy-giving time of year!
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 
The best Christmas present ever (or at least this year!). 🙂
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I’m still waiting for it to feel like the calendar should flip to a new year. https://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2021/01/slice-of-life-december-42-2020.html
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I couldn’t let the One Little Word challenge pass me by. Here I go… https://edsoapbox.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/one-little-word-for-now/
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I’m late posting my sol because I couldn’t stop reading all the other great slices! I wrote about trying to paint.
https://wordpress.com/post/patriciajhollowaystudio.wordpress.com/558
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Hi Patricia,
When I click on your link (or paste it into a new window), I keep getting redirected to someplace other than your blog. . . I don’t know if anyone else is having a similar problem, or if it’s operator error on my part? Do you mind checking the link? Thanks so much!
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Thank you!I was having difficulty trying to edit and save it. I’ll check to make certain the link works.
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Here is the latest link to my SOL post
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Awesome—hooray—this one works!
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Little “LIberry” at home, pretzels and learning new words
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Hello Slicers,
Shifting and evolving.
Change is a-coming…
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Choosing a couple of items from my desk for writing inspiration today.
https://imlivingmywords.blogspot.com/2021/01/pens-and-chocolate-happy-combo.html
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A small little piggy slice…but I’m not talking ham! Oink, Oink.
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When in doubt, just write Karen. https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/just-write-karen-over-and-over-again-sol21/
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As I survey the phases I know I am – or will be – embracing, I recognize that I move forward with hesitation. But I know I am not alone because I am loved and supported.
https://multifacetedmusings.com/2021/01/12/slice-of-life-where-im-going/
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A commitment to morning writing becomes a necessity.
https://heatmorr.blogspot.com/2021/01/showing-up-to-page-sol21.html
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I needed some inspiration for today’s slice. So thankful for the inspiration from the #100daysofnotebookingandbeyond Facebook group!
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Mulling over the passing of 2020 with its struggles and sweet surprises: https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2021/01/reflection-on-year-passing.html.
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https://wordpress.com/post/nixthecomfortzone.com/29717
A prompt, a memory and a connection.
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Oops–messed up my link. Here’s the right one!
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I’m still reflecting on last week in Washington…
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2021/01/sol21-that-feeling.html
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Stuck late at school & contemplating ….everything
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Thinking about calling home: https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/slice-of-life-when-to-call/
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I saw the signs last June. I just didn’t want to believe them. Was I surprised by last week’s event? No, no I wasn’t.
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I just a few weeks late, but I settled on my One Little Word for 2021. Better late than never!
http://literacytogether.org/solsc/eamejkzw64jsws5r8zwg4k3jhyxcs7
INCONCEIVABLE
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I love the Bill Waterston quote but these words from poet Dana Gioia even more:”The new year always brings us what we want/Simply by bringing us along to see/A calendar with every day uncrossed,/A field of snow without a single footprint.” And from me: https://jumpofffindwings.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/these-precious-days/
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I wanted my doll’s wardrobe!
https://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2021/01/slice-of-life-love-in-black-vinyl.html
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baking up some quality writing time with an expert baker age 7…
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I’m still trying to process last Wednesday
https://maureenyoungingram.blogspot.com/2021/01/bridges.html
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The first morning back at school after four weeks on winter holidays.
https://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2021/01/first-morning-back-at-school-after-four.html
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Capitol recollections… from across a lifetime.
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During this difficult time, I am taking a break to delve into some old childhood memories.
Which memories do you share with me?
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Today, I’m thankful for the covid-19 vaccine. https://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/2021/01/12/thankful-for-the-vaccine/
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Success takes time, so does change.
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The joys of setting up a library for my grandchildren to enjoy during COVID and beyond
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Full disclosure: I like watching a game now and again, but I’m not a football fanatic. https://timgels.com/2021/01/12/my-team-lost/
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Talking with my students on Thursday about world events, got me thinking about big events of my childhood.
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Creativity is a Balm: https://amyellerman.blog/2021/01/12/creativity-is-a-balm/
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Today’s post stems from a comment Terje left on my post last week. Thanks for the idea, Terje.
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50 cents… https://standingtall47.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/50-cents-2/
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So many “normal” rites of passage that give one pause to consider during a pandemic . . .”Work”
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Some thoughts about rereading
https://tammysreadinglife.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/rereading-sol21/
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Learning to have conversations to promote inclusion – https://ebgriffin1119.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/lets-talk/
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An Art Date with my 2 year old grandson Leo: https://reflectionsontheteche.com/2021/01/12/slice-of-life-art-is-for-everyone/
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Did your parents let you stand on the back of the grocery store cart as a kid? Mine did not.
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Writer’s Notebook. Some thoughts about notebook cover design after almost four decades…
https://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com/2021/01/writers-notebook-i-got-that-covered.html?m=1
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Snow days are rare occurrences in the Austin metroplex. Enjoyed our twenty-four hours of the white stuff! https://horizon51.blogspot.com/2021/01/tuesday-slice-blanket-of-white.html
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These moments will not last forever.
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In Person Again
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https://thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com/2021/01/slice-of-life-tuesday-january-12th.html
Today I’m remembering the earthquake in Haiti, eleven years ago.
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Slice of Life: No Need For LED (Frontline to the Fad)
https://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2021/01/12/slice-of-life-no-need-for-led-frontline-to-the-fad/
Kevin
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Not the same: https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/not-the-same/
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When a teacher talks!😃
Read more at https://soansrezones.home.blog/2021/01/12/inventiveness-newness-revisited/
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good ole nature inspires again…
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Starting the new year with crossed fingers, hoping to be more consistent with my writing. Trying my hand at SOL.
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Glad you’re joining us! Please leave the permalink (aka: unique url) to your post so people can read your writing.
Thanks!
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Can’t believe I forgot to add the link. Here it is https://obsessivemom.in/2021/01/neighbours.html
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No worries, Tulika!
I stopped by and tried to leave a comment, but was unsuccessful. You might want to check the commenting settings.
Here’s what I wrote:
You are right, patience is scarce, but it’s patience that’s going to help us all see the finish line.
Like you, I moved recently. I’m still trying to get to know my neighbors, but it’s hard when you’re supposed to stay at home as much as possible. Hoping for more interaction once we get vaccinated.
PLEASE let me know if it posted. (I tried twice.) Thanks!
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Aw Stacey it did get posted. Sorry for the trouble and thanks a ton.
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I’m sure I’m not the only one obsessing about last Wednesday. Something Isabelle Allende wrote reminded me of the power of writing to illuminate dark places. “A Week of Writing As an Act of Hope”
https://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-week-of-writing-as-act-of-hope-sol2020.html?m=1
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