It’s day 25 of our 31-day writing challenge! Today is my last day hosting for the month of March. I just want to thank all of you for showing up and being part of this amazing community. I’m so grateful to be writing alongside all of you! Tomorrow, Sarah takes over to finish off this year’s challenge. Remember to share the link to your blog in the comments, and comment on at least three other Slicers’ stories.
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In her post, Missing Person, Elena uses just the right mix of details including inner thinking and dialogue to show the importance of having our people in our lives. Her post may inspire you to think about the way you layer details into your writing.
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Sick (cont.) https://athousandfibersblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/sick-cont/
(first year slicer)
Feeling down, but I’m not going to let it keep me down anymore!
https://loboink.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/negativity/
I need to stop talking about the weather: https://strawberrywrite0.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/weather-app/
The Curse of Being a Rule Follower
https://huizarc.edublogs.org/2026/03/26/the-curse-of-being-a-rule-follower/
Last night’s intense panic attack, followed by a concerted effort to find the glimmers in today. https://karpenglish.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/panic-vs-glimmers/
Our Schnauzer was the most intelligent dog I ever had and she proved it one day who decided we weren’t leaving without her
https://midlaughs.blogspot.com/2026/03/not-without-your-queen.html
What a difference a sunny day makes Hello sunshine… – A Time To Write
Behind the curtain https://digitallybold.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/256/
thanking my support system https://thebamcamblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/2026-day-25/
Anyone else struggling with this? https://tendingbulbs.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/report-card-deadline/
Probably not your definition of jetsetting! https://thinkingthroughmylens.com/2026/03/25/jetsetting/
Taking baby steps into entering the job market again. First up: LinkedIn. https://horizon51.blogspot.com/2026/03/solsc-26-day-twenty-five-baby-steps.html
This may not be my best slice of life, but it’s written and published – that has to count for something on day 25. https://persistenceandpedagogy.com/2026/03/25/drivel-solc26-25-31/
The Traffic Reporter That Gets Under My Skin
https://writingisitsownreward.weebly.com/home/the-traffic-reporter-that-gets-under-my-skin
Supreme Vibes. War and Marty Supreme in haiku https://pedalingpoet.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/supreme-vibes/
Busyyyy
https://hannahshappenings.net/2026/03/25/march-sol-25-nearly-no-post-day-80-365/
an alibi, a hiatus, and a new path on my educational journey: https://carpefabula.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/hiatus/
https://melodicmusings9.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/two-more-days-of-gas/
Life was hard today. 6 quick facts. https://open.substack.com/pub/ryansgraybill/p/quick-teacher-facts?r=oc5z7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
I overheard some teachers talking about the SOLSC today: https://leahthomaswrites.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/teacher-writers/
She loves her buddy!
https://caroline524.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/waiting-all-day/
It’s the little things! https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/slice-of-airplay-life/
Sounds like somebody’s not paying attention https://umthatsano.blogspot.com/2026/03/read-aloud.html
Trader Joes seasonal candles have quite the clutch on me.
https://www.larkinmeehan.com/blog/2026/3/25/tomato-leaf
When there’s only one thing to do… 🧡 https://writingandlaughing.com/2026/03/25/ride-it-out-sol26-day-25-31/
Three things I love – walking, snapping photos, and writing haiku
https://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2026/03/sol-2531-another-illustrated-haiku.html
Changes are coming…
https://thoughtsandmusingsfromheidi.blogspot.com/2026/03/changes-are-coming.html
A later slice today using a simple prompt: http://writingwithabandon.com/2026/03/25/whats-on-my-fridge/
an even though poem about coffee https://blogginbecky12.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/coffee/
Two third graders saved the day for me. https://bloggedbutunspoken.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/just-when-you-think-you-are-ineffective/
Blessing of the Evening Light: https://tkslibrarian.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/blessing-of-the-evening-light/
The next generation of teachers in the family.
https://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2026/03/under-pressure.html
Is it called tangerine or mandarin? https://learningthroughlines.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/la-mandarina/
Despite the odds, restraint won: https://sollearningtowriteagain.blogspot.com/2026/03/keeping-field-neutral.html
March is a little mad.
Why are Wednesdays so tough? https://mschiubookawrites.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/need-a-break-nonet/
Hair https://seekingopenspace.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/hair/
Snack board for dinner and bathroom floor for peace https://anavpatton.org/2026/03/25/snack-board-for-dinner-bathroom-floor-for-peace/
I’ve lived in 27 homes and counting. I’m a better person because of it. https://amyjuengst.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/places-ive-lived/
I can’t get over the change of seasons. Here, let us celebrate the small changes https://pencilonmybackporch.home.blog/2026/03/25/small-celebrations/
I might be telling the truth, I might be lying … You’ll never know.. http://onathought.com/2026/03/25/my-day-true-or-false-4/
A little “light” reading: https://tswalkingthedog.blogspot.com/2026/03/red-light-green-light.html
the perfect place to enjoy spring: https://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/seasons-of-my-life-spring-solc2026-25/
Thanks to Megan Young for the idea of a Golden Shovel! https://kandaceconnor.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/amanda-gorman-golden-shovel/
Thoughts on old lady me. (I’m a first-year slicer). https://brokeninandfreakingout.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/tea-and-a-book/
Some modern conveniences spoil us https://readreflectteach.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/sol26-day-25-modern-convenience/
Commendation, do we praise when it’s due? https://jumpofffindwings.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/good-job/
A person caught my eye as I was driving home. It turned into an observational slice. https://hmsablog.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/pink-hair-white-headphones/
A kind message for the masses…
https://cookedupbybrosch.blogspot.com/2026/03/25-in-my-head.html
Basket, bunny, blooms, and my sweet grand baby…https://www.galleystreet.blog/2026/03/25/bunny-tales/
Spinal headache = baaaaaaaaaad https://berries781.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/spinal-headache/
La Casita Azul, Frida Kahlo and suffering. https://mrsdkrebs.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/slice-of-life-march-25-2026/
It’s only Wednesday?!? https://ritadicarne.com/2026/03/25/wednesday-whining/
Took an unexpected trip to the hospital and back (I’m OK): https://sherrisslice.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/solc-25-hospital-triptik/
A hand-written Slice, writing back to Timothy Snyder: https://sliceoflisa.blogspot.com/2026/03/writing-back-to-timothy-snyder.html
A poem for peace and serenity today:
https://wordancerblog.com/sol-march-2026-book-of-hours/
Snow squints https://getupeight.home.blog/2026/03/25/squints/
A Different Kind of Birthday
https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-different-type-of-birthday.html
I couldn’t sleep and wrote https://ballandosottolapioggia.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/a-3am-slice/
So glad I said yes to an impromptu invitation today…
https://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/so-glad-i-said-yes/
Old Lady Gardener #247 The Hunt is On https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/old-lady-gardener-247-the-hunt-is-on/
Twenty five days have gone by and they have been good days for writing. About going to Yoga department. DAY 25 of SOLSC#SOL26 – Mukhamani
A golden shovel from Alice Walker https://musingmillennial93.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/alice-walker-golden-shovel/
A funny news story and a slicer connection: https://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/an-unfortunate-event/
Going to the gym is hard enough. And then this happened. https://wherewerv.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/a-gym-reward/
The Gift in the Drip. https://kimlwhitmore.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/the-gift-in-the-drip/
Anyone else love to read and discuss books as much as I do?! https://onemiraculousmama.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/sol26-day-25-books-and-books-and-more-books/
Doing a bit of traveling today: Road Trip | arjeha
finding lost memories while doing a repair project. https://moonsnailsdaisiesmarmots.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/still-got-it/
Invitation through the window to write a small poem. http://reflectionsontheteche.com/2026/03/25/solc25-day-25-this-photo-through-the-window/
A snapshot of a morning moment as I write my slice: https://thedirigibleplum.com/2026/03/25/right-now-sol26-25-31/
Shedding some light on my voice today….https://giovannapanzera.blog/2026/03/25/my-voice/
Are you overcommitted and “exhausterwhelmulated?” I am. https://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/exhausterwhelmulated-solc-25-of-31/
You got me… https://standingtall47.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/you-got-me/
I’m ready for the party… https://justgiftslife.gift/2026/03/25/thanks-for-the-invitation/
Book review on I’ll Give You the Sun https://abitofgi.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/ill-give-you-the-sun/
My Top Five Favorite Books…and why they mean so much to me. https://karyninthekitchen.com/2026/03/25/15-sol-26-my-top-5-favorite-books/
An interesting response from a newer friend https://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2026/03/slice-of-life-2026-25-of-31-edgy.html
We’ve all been to school, but have you been to banana school? https://kimhaynesjohnson.com/2026/03/25/march-31/
I was locking the front door when the UPS driver offered help! https://drferreri.blogspot.com/2026/03/sol26-march-25-my-little-old-house.html
Not trying to be an expert in everything! https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/changing-roles/
I’ll be celebrating Heritage Night at my school tonight. Click to see how my family dresses…https://readandwritebysally.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/heritage-festival/
Today is the first day of the new baseball season… https://humbleswede.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/opening-days-ramble/
There is magic in hearing young kids talk, and maybe there is magic in the talking stick – https://ebgriffin1119.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/the-talking-stick/
A visitor to the classroom announced the arrival of spring https://thespacebetweenthepages.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/visitor/
My son was watching out for me. https://pushtowrite2020.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/mom-type-places/
Dealing with sleepless nights https://nixthecomfortzone.com/2026/03/25/solc-day-25-insomnia/
We have a magic hamper… you might be jealous: http://wherethereisjoy.blog/2026/03/24/the-magic-hamper/
studying abroad is a lot of work… https://dmsherriff.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/beyond-the-bike/
Did you know you have to pass an exam to be a mom? My first graders have officially diagnosed being a grown up. https://limitlyssthoughts.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/the-hardest-part-about-being-a-grownup/
Google’s AI podcasts are pretty incredible https://shawndastories.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/ai-learning/
On a mission to find my favourite spring flower. https://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-most-beautiful-flower-in-spring.html
Have you ever looked an an old photograph and had a moment of longing for the people in it… https://changethewords.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/photographs/
Thinking about noise and being noisy, as in “Just how loud was that crowd?” Did you need ear protection? https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/solsc26-march-25-noisy/
I made a list of things that make me look younger. Early in my career I was often mistaken for a student, even when I was pregnant several years into my career: https://glendafunk.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/things-that-make-me-look-younger-solsc26-25-31/
It’s just a Bite of a Slice . . . a moment within a Slice. https://alicenine.net/travel-bite-1/