You’ve made it to the 28th day of our 31-day writing challenge! I’m a big fan of celebrations and milestones, so make sure to congratulate yourself today for showing up to the page for four solid weeks of writing! Remember to share the link to your blog in the comments, and comment on at least three other Slicers’ stories.
BE INSPIRED
Some slices have many layers, as shown in today’s Be Inspired post from Lucy Yeager on her blog A Dreamer and A Doer. In her story, “The Fickle Road,” Lucy writes of a road trip with some major ups and downs. Within her writing, the road she has traveled is a central character with a backstory, an adventure, and a demand for respect. Lucy’s writing reminds us that often there’s a story within a story, and that we can invite our readers to travel right along with us.
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Absolutely thrilled that I finally was able to witness CRIME in NYC – just a little shoplifting, but still. Thrilling.
https://www.larkinmeehan.com/blog/2026/3/28/firsts
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A prayer for loved ones… https://mschiubookawrites.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/beholder-of-blessings/
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A prayer for loved ones… https://mschiubookawrites.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/beholder-of-blessings/
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Inspired by Elisabeth (The Dirigible Plum), I share my own By the Book post –
https://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2026/03/sol-2831-by-book.html
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Driving away from the coast feels like an exercise in stupidity. (I’m a first-year slicer). https://brokeninandfreakingout.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/leaving-a-beach-town/
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Books to movies and family connections https://kandaceconnor.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/book-vs-movie/
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A prayer-poem for spring:
https://wordancerblog.com/sol-march-2026-book-of-hours/
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Rivers run through my life like threads through a quilt. https://moonsnailsdaisiesmarmots.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/rivers-run-through/
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What’s it worth? https://jumpofffindwings.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/what-to-do/
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An epistolary slice: https://athousandfibersblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/dear-____________/
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this brought a smile today: https://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/ruff-riders-solc2026-28/
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I was convinced to buy a lottery ticket. https://hmsablog.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/the-guy-at-the-gas-station-sweet-talked-me-into-buying-a-lottery-ticket/
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About silence and rain. DAY 28 of SOLSC#SOL2026 – Mukhamani
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Marching or Pleasure Activism? https://huizarc.edublogs.org/2026/03/28/marching-or-pleasure-activism/
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Hello There…
https://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/hello-there-2026/
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Old Lady Gardener #250 Seeking real spring! https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/old-lady-gardener-250-seeking-real-spring/
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Visión. This is the story of two eyes, one young and one old. https://pencilonmybackporch.home.blog/2026/03/28/two-eyes/
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What I am tending to this morning….https://giovannapanzera.blog/2026/03/28/what-am-i-tending/
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The grandparents are here and didn’t miss a beat https://ballandosottolapioggia.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/falling-into-place/
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Do you ever suddenly realize you’re drowning in books? https://readreflectteach.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/sol26-day-28-juggling-books/
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A Friday fishing expedition on Lake SliceofLife finally yields an idea…with thanks to many fellow slicers… https://humbleswede.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/fishing-for-ideas/
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I guess this is a road trip story wrapped in a Public Service Reminder https://drferreri.blogspot.com/2026/03/sol26march-28-public-service.html
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It was an achievement fitting in when I could do so little. https://kimlwhitmore.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/fitting-in/
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I chose some questions from the New York Times By the Book column to interview myself about books and reading: https://thedirigibleplum.com/2026/03/28/by-the-book-sol26-28-31/
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I needed a topic from my list today, but it turned into an interesting reflection. What is not worth it to you? https://wherewerv.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/its-not-about-the-dairy/
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I needed to use a topic from my list today. It turned into a good reflection for me. What is not worth it to you? https://wherewerv.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/its-not-about-the-dairy/
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losing stamina this month, but some good old fashioned news headlines have me something to write about today https://bulletsandblanks.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/headlines/
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In honor of No Kings Day I’m sharing the internet’s response to Orangey’s Sharpie rant and a pic w/ my favorite mug. “‘Pen’ the Lie on the POTUS or Not the Sharpie-est Pen User at the Desk”: https://glendafunk.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/pen-the-lie-on-the-potus-or-not-the-sharpie-st-pen-user-at-the-desk-solsc26-28-31-nokings/
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We were building the plane and flying it at the same time. A tribute to our retiring principal. https://amyjuengst.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/a-tribute-to-our-retiring-principal/
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Feeling a bit like Cavity Sam…https://www.galleystreet.blog/2026/03/28/da-vinci-meets-my-gallbladder/
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Small moments as I walked from the library, passed the gym to the office on Friday, hours before Spring Break beginning…https://readandwritebysally.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/walk-from-the-library-to-the-gym-to-the-office/
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A Little Daylight Left https://kimhaynesjohnson.com/2026/03/28/storied-recipes-march-29-our-anniversary/
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I have a habit of procrastination and I know it! https://blogginbecky12.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/procrastination/
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Finishing up the Lancaster Quilt Show: Until Next Year | arjeha
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My happy place https://musingmillennial93.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/my-happy-place/
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Matchmakers… https://standingtall47.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/matchmakers/
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The making of a children’s book:https://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/the-making-of-a-book-max-tried-solc-28-of-31/
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Feeling very lucky this morning after a great Friday night dinner at my best friend’s house: http://writingwithabandon.com/2026/03/28/friend-family/
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Today I speak up! https://nixthecomfortzone.com/2026/03/28/solc-day-28-speak-up/
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a birthday letter to my sister https://chatsfromchile.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/happy-birthday-becca/
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My book birthday party was fun! http://reflectionsontheteche.com/2026/03/28/solc26-day-28-book-party/
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I felt sadness on my birthday. It’s ok. https://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2026/03/sadness-in-midst-of-merry.html
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Some objects make me realize how much I enjoy our family traditions. https://ebgriffin1119.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/easter-decorations/
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Have you thought about retirement? I’m going to sell pickles at the farmers market! https://pushtowrite2020.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/pickles-at-the-farmers-market/
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An early morning mystery solved in our school library: http://wherethereisjoy.blog/2026/03/27/peepers/
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My writing avoidance has its perks. https://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2026/03/slice-of-life-2026-28-of-31.html
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Slicing from our gate, while trying to entertain a toddler who got up at midnight, ready for her flight https://anavpatton.org/2026/03/28/airports-and-caffeine/
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And finally, a response from Mother Nature. https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/solsc26-march-28-response/
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everyone needs a cheerleader… https://dmsherriff.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/jingle-in-my-ear/
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No Kings for the US, from PP- only 5 of us present: https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/no-kings-for-the-us/
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Remembering my girl who crossed the rainbow bridge two years ago today. 🤍 https://limitlyssthoughts.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/my-first/
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My ride to the market… https://justgiftslife.gift/2026/03/28/motorbike-ride/
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Is my writing too long?
https://midlaughs.blogspot.com/2026/03/not-too-long.html
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This is a high interest post for coffee lovers. Tea drinkers are welcome to read also. https://alicenine.net/geisha-coffee/
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Riding the school bus today made me remember riding the bus as a kid https://shawndastories.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/riding-the-school-bus/
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Quoting my favorite books. http://karyninthekitchen.com/2026/03/28/28-sol-26-quotable/
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Just thinking https://getupeight.home.blog/2026/03/28/instructions/
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I decided to write in the evening (in my time zone) to keep from forgetting the Saturday post. I borrowed a format from Elisabeth @ The Dirigible Plum for my Saturday post. https://karpenglish.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/my-stolen-post/
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