It’s day five! I’m thrilled that you’re here to share your stories and respond to other Slicersโ stories.
I was cleaning out my email inbox earlier this week and came across a quote from the author’s note of Kristin Harmel’s The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau. I hope it resonates with you as you get ready to share your writing and comment on other Slicers’ posts today.
“What can I do, in the small moments of my life, that can make the world a better place?”
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https://melodicmusings9.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a-family-that-slices-together-stays-together/
โIโm a first-year Slicerโ completing four out of five days this week. This process is pushing me to think about how I write and how to give powerful feedback. This little piece of writing, inspired by the items on my desk.
https://mrsbranciforte.edublogs.org/2026/03/06/yellow-legal-pad/
I did some stand-up – https://theakilahbrown.com/stand-up-sol26/
Iโm a first year slicer! I was supposed to talk one thing, but ended up talking about something else. Not mad about it though haha
https://loboink.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/the-4-seasons/
https://randomthoughtsofagratefuladdict.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-tiny-blessing-torrential-rain-storm.html
Hanging by a threat, but I’m here! Teacher Treasures make it all worth while… Teacher Treasures โ Dr. Carla Michelle Brown * Speaker * author * Educator
Just some thoughts on annotating: https://strawberrywrite0.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/annotating/
Strength Needed
(with thanks to slicer Leigh Anne Eck for hosting Spiritual Journey Thursday with the topic of strength)
https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2026/03/strength-needed.html
Doggos are therapeutic. (I’m a first year slicer): https://brokeninandfreakingout.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/want-to-smile-100-more-times-each-day/
Whew, almost forgot to write! Happy big 6-0 to me. https://horizon51.blogspot.com/2026/03/solsc-26-day-five-last-trimester.html
Another quick write in the midst of an emotional time… https://changethewords.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/preparations/
Musings of a chaperone
https://sliceoflucy.blogspot.com/2026/03/slice-of-lucy-action.html
Parents need friends too
3-5-2026 Parents need parent friends | wake up and write
โTwas a fun day! ๐ป https://writingandlaughing.com/2026/03/05/a-picture-journey-of-the-day-sol26-day-5-31/
Cyrano 1950’s style on stage this evening.
I nearly missed my slice today for a rather unlikely reason. Blame it on my suitcase! โ A Time To Write
sleeping on the couch before going to bed.
https://dontbotherortizme.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/i-must-have-been-snoring/
Focus groups: Chacos and AP Environmental Science notes https://sometimesashiningmoment.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/craft-focus-groups/
Thursday curveball: https://athousandfibersblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/enough-is-enough-is-enough/
Like mama, like son – a tale of two slicers
https://melodicmusings9.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a-family-that-slices-together-stays-together/
Practice, practice, practice
https://edinbetween.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/slice-of-life-day-5/
I almost forgot. https://leahthomaswrites.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/almost-forgot/
Practice, practice, practice.
https://edinbetween.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/slice-of-life-day-5/
Slicing on the verge of sleep https://irishdaybreak.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/sleep-is-that-you/
Short on time? https://mschiubookawrites.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/five-minute-slice/
Today I reminisced about my 1st SOLSC: https://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/how-it-began/
Are you feeling the ripples? https://thinkingthroughmylens.com/2026/03/05/ripples/
It may not be World Book Day in the US, but that doesn’t mean I can’t celebrate. Here’s what’s in my queue: https://edsoapbox.com/2026/03/05/slice-of-life-day-5-every-day-is-book-day/
dying dibs https://juliameehan12.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/dying-dibs/
The world’s a stage… for better or worse!
https://carpefabula.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/trouper/
Idea Desert – It only took 5 days to run out of things to write about. Sigh https://huizarc.edublogs.org/2026/03/06/idea-desert/
American Arab Diaspora https://digitallybold.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/american-arab-diaspora/
What kind of socks do you wear? https://teacherswrite.com/2026/03/05/what-kind-of-socks-do-you-wear/
On the Road Again with Grandma’s Nissan Sentra https://open.substack.com/pub/ryansgraybill/p/cars-highways-and-learning-to-drive-6d5?r=oc5z7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Loving the mountains! (inspired by another slicer’s post)
https://thoughtsandmusingsfromheidi.blogspot.com/2026/03/loving-mountains.html
Getting a cavity filled. https://hmsablog.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/cavity-filling/
I love my dog! https://umthatsano.blogspot.com/2026/03/thankful-thursday.html
There’s nothing better than a fishbowl discussion. https://camashmorr.blogspot.com/2026/03/comments-from-fishbowl-sol26.html
A poem written by my class that is all about Franklin https://blogginbecky12.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/our-poem/
Do you know about grown up food? https://learningthroughlines.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=38&action=edit
I feel luckyโฆ https://thoughtsanddrops.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/i-feel-lucky/
Dreams: https://tkslibrarian.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/dreams/
Donna and Tom may not see the glitz, glam, or luxury, but “Treat yo’self” is a mindset: https://sollearningtowriteagain.blogspot.com/2026/03/treat-yoself-and-memories.html
I like teaching cursive more than I thought I wouldโฆhttp://onathought.com/2026/03/05/drum-roll/
Hour link isnโt working. Here it is: https://onathought.com/2026/03/05/drum-roll/
Thanks! Oops!
Let me tell you about my best friend Amy https://abitofgi.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a-knit-friendship/
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ordered from a restaurant? https://thebamcamblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/2026-day-5/
A weirdly cozy afternoon at the DMV with my daughter https://bluejeanamycom.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/sol-5/
one of the down-sides to teaching happened when I was subbing today. Do you have any suggestions? https://wherewerv.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/uh-oh/
A little perspective… https://raivenne.com/2026/03/05/a-little-perspective/
Worry
https://seekingopenspace.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/worry/
Another year of internal conflict.
https://caroline524.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/happy-birthday-mom-3/
Iโm a first time slicer! Hereโs a little tidbit about singing and toddler bullies https://ballandosottolapioggia.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/i-will-not-be-silenced/
Giving 4th graders grounds to persist: https://sherrisslice.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/solc-2026-5-and-when-we-perform/
Be inspired! Thanks to Angie and Lainie today. https://jumpofffindwings.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/whats-going-on-in-this-picture/
The flu has taken over here ๐ https://onemiraculousmama.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/sol25-day-5-mask-up/
Do you ever have a ‘Squirrel!’ moment? https://moonsnailsdaisiesmarmots.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/squirrel/
New Slicer (last day to be though-I don’t feel new anymore!)
Sometimes the annoying things shouldn’t be so annoying. http://teaching-to-transform.com/the-blog/locked-out
Some Things I Like https://musingmillennial93.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/some-things-i-like/
I did not get Wordle yesterday ๐ – https://sliceoflisa.blogspot.com/2026/03/didnt-get-wordle.html
Today’s post is serving as my SJT post as well: Strength | arjeha
Here comes spring again.
https://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2026/03/tip-toe-thru-tulips.html
I just realized something https://thespacebetweenthepages.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/in-or-out/
“We were stupid, very stupid.” War and politics…Sorry this is all I have today. https://mrsdkrebs.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/slice-of-life-march-5-2026/
Memories of Writing Workshop…https://dailyscribbles.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/theres-a-kind-of-hush/
What were you doing 11 years ago?
https://hannahshappenings.net/2026/03/05/march-sol-5-decade-rediscovery-day-60-365/
You never know how pivotal something might be: https://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2026/03/mwah.html
I just realized that I have been posting on day one, all four posts. Well, it is my first week. Still getting the hang of things. The title of my story today is “Is common sense common everywhere?”
https://faceinstantly6c591ac9b8-jltvo.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/is-common-sense-really-common-everywhere/
Livi, your link isn’t working. ๐
Hereโs Liviโs link. I think it will take you to JetPack for commenting. https://faceinstantly6c591ac9b8-jltvo.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/is-common-sense-really-common-everywhere/
Look at me, posting earlier today! ๐ Today, I’m using a WordPress writing prompt about what phase of life was hard to say goodbye to. I found this a great post, just to reflect on how things have gone so far! https://iowaconflictedteacher.com/2026/03/05/day-6-saying-goodbye-is-hard-to-do-solc26/
Old Lady Gardener #237 Pause for the Cause https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/old-lady-gardener-237-pause-for-the-cause/
Join me for a savasana sound bath https://pedalingpoet.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/savasana/
Cancelation relief https://berries781.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/cancelation-relief/
I’m a little unhinged and everthing is uncertain but this is the best I’ve felt since 2022. First year slicer. I didn’t edit anything. https://mokowalksbesideme.substack.com/publish/post/189998004
Would you please link up again? I was unable to open the permalink you left on both my phone and laptop. Thanks.
https://smooreorg.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/the-most-disruptive-people-everywhere-you-go/
A story of a major lack of theatre ettaquite.- First Time Slicer
I’m a first year slicer! Today I was inspired from another slicer to write about seeing clearly… the stories of those I love who wear glasses, but in my own words! https://estelelalala.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/in-my-own-words/
A slice about the rain and various rambling thoughts this morning. https://patriciajhollowaystudio.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/day-5-sol2026/
Eating on a road trip. Donโt YOU ever get curious and order too much? https://pencilonmybackporch.home.blog/2026/03/05/a-reputation/
Today I…did a lot of stuff! ๐
https://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/today-i-9/
They made my day! https://ritadicarne.com/2026/03/05/happy-teacher-heart/
Out sick today. Short slice. https://bloggedbutunspoken.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/out-sick-today/
Third graders have a lot of them https://getupeight.home.blog/2026/03/05/opinions/
a memorable ice storm: https://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/remember-to-remember-solc2026-5/
March 5th praise poem: https://wordancerblog.com/sol-march-2026-book-of-hours/
Elementary school can be filled with a lot of drama. From fleeting friendships to a first crush, it can feel like one tiny decision could change your whole life. This personal narrative takes me back to Grade 4, when I learned a hard lesson in love and loss.
https://giovannapanzera.blog/2026/03/05/my-golden-ticket/
In honor of Women’s History Month, a woman from my history: my great-grandmother. https://kandaceconnor.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/annie-sellers-kelly/
Connecting with other bloggers on the first Thursday of the month, Spiritual Thursday, and writing about strength prompted by Leigh Anne. http://reflectionsontheteche.com/2026/03/05/solc26-day-5-spiritual-thursday-strength/
What are you reading right now? I’m reading a novel I would never have choosen on my own.
https://writingisitsownreward.weebly.com/home/what-are-you-reading-right-now
Explosionโฆ https://standingtall47.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/explosion/
Five Things You Should Know About Me https://karyninthekitchen.com/2026/03/05/5-sol-26-5-things-you-should-know-about-me/
My cat thought he wanted to be an only cat but is now having second thoughts: https://thedirigibleplum.com/2026/03/05/have-cat-will-travel-sol26-5-31/
Todayโs slice is about cinnamon, sugar, and passing something sweet from one generation to the next https://readreflectteach.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/sol26-day-5-just-like-grandmas/
They say be careful what you wish for. I’ve always wanted to be recognized for my art and my writing. Well, I’ve been noticed and may have bit off more than I can chew.
https://midlaughs.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-stinky-rascal.html
What do you need to forgive yourself for? https://areadinglife.org/2026/03/05/forgiveness/
How will I be woken up in the morning? https://tendingbulbs.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/which-alarm/
I just have to tell you a little more about Katehana! https://kimlwhitmore.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/just-got-to-sing/
Some days, even the smallest decisions seem hard, in part because the students might be watching.
https://persistenceandpedagogy.com/2026/03/05/what-to-wear-on-wednesday-solc26-5-31/
I detest visiting some doctors
https://drferreri.blogspot.com/2026/03/sol26-march5-you-deserve-flowers.html
In the northeast, it’s another gray, rainy, raw day of MUSHY MARCH: https://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/mushy-march-solc-5-of-31/
Hello! First-year slicer, here!
https://momentsthatmatter9.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/maggy-my-cuban-hairdresser/
I refused to listen to that inner voice! https://justgiftslife.gift/2026/03/05/still-walking/
Everyone wanted to know what the baby was going to call us. https://www.galleystreet.blog/2026/03/05/i-knew-my-name/
I like to check up on my fictional characters to make sure theyโre still living the happily ever after https://bulletsandblanks.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/character-cameo/
I’m already back in the daily writing groove and appreciating how this is influencing my teaching practice. https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/slice-of-writing-life-4/
Thinking about strength (my one little words) and Philppians 4:13. https://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2026/03/spiritual-journey-thursday-strength-531.html
When You are No Longer in Trouble, you can go back to second grade and get married at recess https://kimhaynesjohnson.com/2026/03/05/march-5/
The 10U baseball season takes an unexpected twist when an email from the coach sparks a little laughter. https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/breaking-news-from-the-dugout/
Happy Mail! https://oneblessedblock.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/my-go-to-1-pd-book-day-5-sol26/
I love the seemingly random connections we get into at the end of the day~ https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/why-all-the-blue/
Two students have a 3-D moment in the library… https://humbleswede.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a-brief-conversation-at-the-circulation-desk/
I never go into a writing conference without sticky notes https://anavpatton.org/2026/03/05/a-writer-part-1/
Part two of Mr. Schu’s author visit…https://readandwritebysally.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/mr-schu-part-two/
Finally seeing clearer! https://littlebigdrafts.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/finally-seeing-clearly/
Sometimes old is OK – https://ebgriffin1119.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/the-old-couch/
Apologies for writing about March 4 on March 5, but it really is a dat I love. https://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2026/03/slice-of-life-2026-5-of-31-march-4-is.html
Acceptance is not exactly peace. https://amyjuengst.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/not-exactly-peace/
An unexpected slice in the middle of my work day: http://writingwithabandon.com/2026/03/05/not-a-frog-concert/
First Time Slicer’s poem about meeting a neighbor for the very first time and not recognizing she had Alzheimer’s disease and was in crisis…https://behindthewallpaperblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/jeanne/
I missed an important moment for my son, or did I? https://pushtowrite2020.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/eagle-award/
I didn’t know what to say or do. What would you have done? https://nixthecomfortzone.com/2026/03/05/solc-day-5-what-would-you-do/
Thereโs a club that meets at 4:05 every morning https://limitlyssthoughts.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/the-405-club/
Curiosity has become my unofficial one little word for 2026: http://wherethereisjoy.blog/2026/03/04/curiosity/
our family shares a loveโฆ https://dmsherriff.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/mountain-love/
As a Coach I like to call it Professional Learning, but yesterday reminded me that it will always and forever be glorious PD https://chatsfromchile.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a-pd-password-page-turner/
As a Coach I like to call it Professional Learning, but yesterday reminded me that it will always and forever be glorious PD https://chatsfromchile.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a-pd-password-page-turner/
Using a quote from Field of Dreams as an opener for getting my mail yesterday. https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/solsc26-march-5-wow/
A double duty post – collecting scriptures and songs meaningful to me for SOL & Spiritual Journey Thursday’s prompt from Leigh Anne.
https://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2026/03/sol-sol-531-sjt-strength-from-songs-and.html
When a bookstore cafe has ‘no laptop rule’, may there be exceptions? https://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2026/03/firm-and-fair-rules-in-bookstore-cafe.html
How to Sleep with Two Dogs, a Cat, and a Husband: https://glendafunk.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/how-to-sleep-with-two-dogs-and-a-cat-solsc26/
There in large letters was the name of the farm: โThe Worm Farm.โ Have you ever heard of a worm farm? โฆ https://alicenine.net/the-worm-farm/