If you don’t know the trees you may be lost in the forest, but if you don’t know the stories you may be lost in life. —Siberian Elder
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
Friday Reflections
This week -- I was reminded of the lives our students endure outside of our classrooms. They are often very different than the life I lead outside of the classroom. I connected with friends. I believe even more in the power of story. Our experiences matter. When we teach students how to find their stories,… Continue reading Friday Reflections
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Mentor Text Thursday: Find a Personal Mentor
Here's how some of the conversation went: Student: I'm writing a legend. Me: Wow, so what exactly is a legend? Her: Shrug. Me: Wait. Her: I guess it's like an explanation of something that happened, but the story doesn't have to be true. Me: Have you read many? Her: Yeah, some. Me: So what I'm… Continue reading Mentor Text Thursday: Find a Personal Mentor
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Welcome Isabelle!
Join me in celebrating with Stacey and her husband as they welcome their new daughter, Isabelle, into the world.
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A (New?) Conferring Thought
One of the teachers I've been working with this week is focusing on conferring. So I've been talking to writers, he's been listening in, and then we reflect together about the conferences. This means conferring is even more on my mind than usual. As we were reflecting, I realized how often I put myself in… Continue reading A (New?) Conferring Thought
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OLW 2011
My One Little Word finally found me. I'm looking forward to seeing the way it wraps itself around my world and changes me bit by bit. Already I've found it weaving its way into my life. I believe relationships should be at the heart of all we do. People matter and I'd like to be… Continue reading OLW 2011
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Sundays are Good for Your Soul
I love Sundays. (You know, I could say this about almost any day of the week.) The reason I love Sundays is because they slow down a little, at least around my house. We tend to stay home a little more on Sundays than the rest of the week. So I've been thinking how to… Continue reading Sundays are Good for Your Soul
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Hello 2011
I'm welcoming 2011 in with a very grateful heart. So in this little corner of my world, I'd like to say thank you. Thank you for supporting us as we reflect, question, and grow our thinking. Thank you for your comments. Thank you for your encouragement. And thank you for being part of a community… Continue reading Hello 2011
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Intentions.
Many years ago I began making a list of intentions instead of resolutions for the new year. It is just a slight word change and yet it makes a difference in my mind. What do I intend for the new year? Here were my intentions for 2010. Clearly with the new year on the brink,… Continue reading Intentions.
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Stories Matter
“If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive.” —Barry Lopez Stories matter. A lot. Here are some reasons why . . . Stories help us reflect on life and understand where we've been… Continue reading Stories Matter
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Merry Christmas
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
