Earlier this year, I received food writer Bonnie Reichert’s Field & Pantry newsletter. Her piece, “Cooking to Cure Writer’s Block,” resonated with me since I read it when I felt completely stuck as a writer. Maybe you’re feeling stuck today, or perhaps you want to have some sage advice for the next time your spirit is dampened, “making everything heavy and difficult.” Either way, check out her piece!
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Easily among the greatest treasures I’ve ever received. My 2nd grade teacher sent me a copy of the letter that I used to nominate her for Teacher of the Year in 1985. It reminded me, amidst my recent doubts, yes, I am a writer indeed. A 40-yr Old Gift from My 7-Yr Old Self! Thank You, Mrs. Schlegel! – Dr. Carla Michelle Brown * Speaker * author * Educator
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A student reminded me of the need to celebrate! https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/i-did-it-sol25/
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Ever wanted to be in a cooking competition?
https://hannahshappenings.net/2025/11/11/sol-tuesday-apple-picking/
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I have a lot to say, but all I can say is this. Words of advice as the story of my day. http://onathought.com/2025/11/11/watch-your-face/
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Time. Layers. Change. An oddly pensive afternoon. https://nixthecomfortzone.com/2025/11/11/time-layers-change/
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Old Lady Gardener #221 Transitions https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/old-lady-gardener-221-transitions/
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Sewing with children one stitch at a time:
https://wordancerblog.com/2025/11/10/working-in-the-wonder-studio-stitching-meditation/
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November Nature Nonets: Poetry Bird Walk. I led my second poetry bird walk with Travis Audubon Society and it was such a sweet morning of community despite a rough start. What’s filling you with wonder and community today? https://pedalingpoet.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/november-nature-nonets-poetry-bird-walk/
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Just a few words about happy tears shed being a teacher! 🙂 https://iowaconflictedteacher.com/2025/11/11/slice-of-life-tuesday-he-cried-and-it-was-ok/
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Playing with poetry at my writer’s group…https://dailyscribbles.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/practicing-poetry/
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Continuing with more quilts: Quilts, Quilts, and More Quilts | arjeha
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I’m having an “and” day, where I am smiling as I tear up. This one’s about grandparents and grandchildren. https://wherewerv.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/generations/
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Our granddaughter’s 8th birthday, a bomb blast in Delhi and life going on as usual. Day to Day Life (#SOL-2025) – Mukhamani
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Two Writing Teachers Friends, I fractured my right ankle so I have been on the grid lately, Today, I am offering my book review of an amazing children’s book written by a dear author/poet friend, Laura Purdie Salas. Please see the review that has multiple activities and a giveaway for classrooms.
https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2025/11/flurry-float-and-fly.html
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To think, I could just keep driving and driving and driving, never leave that highway and drive some more… https://alicenine.net/atlantic-to-pacific/
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Finding glimmers: https://sliceoflisa.blogspot.com/2025/11/joys-in-world-lovely-simple-dinner-with.html
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Who do we honor on this Veterans Day? Family thoughts. https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/sol25-veterans-day/
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Read to find out all about author Clint Smith and why I can’t wait until March 17th…https://readandwritebysally.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/clint-smith-2/
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I haven’t written anything in my journal for 10 days, haven’t shared anything in much longer. A 1hour delay this morning allowed for the time: https://bulletsandblanks.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/its-been-ten-days-since-my-last-confession/
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Maybe you’ve wondered what teachers actually do on PD Days – or, worse, maybe you already know…https://persistenceandpedagogy.com/2025/11/11/pd-day-agenda/
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Today would be my father’s 92nd birthday. My post is dedicated to him. http://reflectionsontheteche.com/2025/11/11/slice-of-life-11-11/
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Sometimes I hear the Spirit Wolf calling https://kimhaynesjohnson.com/2025/11/11/november-tricube/
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A new Broadway play had a good reminder for me! https://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2025/11/slice-of-life-reminder-about-age.html
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I could write about NCTE memories today and I could also write about the magnificent beauty of that first snowfall of the season (as long as it’s just a dusting), but instead, I am writing about that trend that is driving parents and teachers crazy. https://drferreri.blogspot.com/2025/11/sol-2025-standing-out-and-fitting-in.html
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Trying to win over my family to a Mediterranean meal plan, I discovered that a little creativity could turn skeptical, picky eaters into willing participants.. https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/nourishbowls/
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A sodden/sudden rescue! https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/a-surprise-rescue/
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Life as I knew it is gone. https://ritadicarne.com/2025/11/11/forty-six-days-and-counting/
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Sometimes a why is what is needed to revisit a tradition https://thespacebetweenthepages.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/week-of-thanks/
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This past weekend I flew home to attend a family member’s celebration of life, and in the process I missed another important life event. These have me thinking about bittersweet juxtapositions: https://glendafunk.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/bittersweet-juxtapositions-sol25/
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