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Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
Words that are Speaking to Me
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." --- Maya Angelou
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EEK! Slice of Life Prizes!
My apologies to the recipients of giveaways for the Slice of Life March Challenge. As mind boggling as it is, I actually forgot about getting them out. (This is the reason Stacey handled the details of the prizes in previous years.) There is a reason, which has to do with really crummy internet service, but… Continue reading EEK! Slice of Life Prizes!
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How’s your writing workshop going?
The year is beginning to wind down, so it is a perfect time for a little reflection on writing workshop. Here are the questions whirling in my mind. I'd love to know your answers to all or some of them. Reflective practice is the key to continuous growth as an educator. What pleased you in… Continue reading How’s your writing workshop going?
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Looking for a Wink (Ruth’s SOLS)
"Yessssss," a little voice said as I pulled out of the garage. Smiling, I asked, "What are you so excited about?" "Look at the sky," Sam said. It was grey. Overcast. Dreary. Cloudy. Dark. Foreboding. I checked my rear view mirror. He was still smiling ear-to-ear. I was curious about his excitement. "What makes you… Continue reading Looking for a Wink (Ruth’s SOLS)
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Monday Possibilities.
People grumble, growl, and roll their eyes when it comes to Mondays. Monday mornings are good fodder for jokes. However, I like to look at Monday as a day of possibilities. It is the opening day of a week waiting to unfold. What did Monday offer you? For me, I'm looking forward to understanding the… Continue reading Monday Possibilities.
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Sundays for the Soul: Serendipity
Serendipity. Go ahead, say it aloud: serendipity. I love the way this word bumps out of my mouth. It's a favorite word of mine, not just because of the way it sounds, but also because of what it means. The meaning I prefer is: the phenomenon of finding valuable things not sought for. Serendipity is… Continue reading Sundays for the Soul: Serendipity
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Words that are Speaking to Me
I've been thinking a lot about letting little things go and focusing on the things that really matter. "Today, fill your cup with sunshine and laughter." --- Dodinsky
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Bits of This & That
Remember this letter that Allie sent to Eve Bunting last fall along with The Ghostly Scary Mystery she wrote dedicated to Eve Bunting? Allie got a response! Yes, there was a form letter, but she also received a personal note from Eve. Wanna see the response? Click here. While getting to know characters, one fourth grader… Continue reading Bits of This & That
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Ruth’s SOLS: I Have No Self-Control
When it comes to reading fiction, I have no self-control. I tell myself novels are meant to be read over a series of days. I do not have to engulf an entire novel in one setting. It is fun when the characters linger at the edges of my mind, waiting for me to return. Still.… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: I Have No Self-Control
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Noticing the World
Last week, when the sun finally made an appearance on Friday afternoon, Christi and I ventured outside with her second graders and their notebooks. In the minilesson we talked about learning to write in new places. After all, I said to the class, summer break is coming and you'll want to find a place around… Continue reading Noticing the World
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Sundays for the Soul: Pass a Note
Happy Mother's Day. I hope you had a good day. It's a bittersweet day for me. I spent so many years missing a baby on this day that even now I'm reminded that it is a day where mothers miss children and kids are missing mothers. Whatever emotions today brings for you I want you… Continue reading Sundays for the Soul: Pass a Note
