I woke up this morning and said, "Hello June!" Then I considered what kind of Memoir Monday post I could write for today. When I checked in on JessicaSprague.com, I found a challenge for today to record five summer favorites. Below you will find a peek into my summer favorites and a bit of a… Continue reading Hello June!
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
good for the soul.
A blog which inspires me to find the big meaning in the moments of my life and then write about them is This Ordinary Day. There are multiple contributors to the blog, which makes the stories rich and the reading experience powerful. For the past two days the posts have connected to me as a teacher. … Continue reading good for the soul.
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Teaching Tips Via You Tube.
Mindy Hoffar, leader of the All-Write Consortium, directed me to these You Tube videos. Need a teaching tip in a minute or two? Check out these!
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a text message.
i saw a workshop that is just like ours used 2 b!!! 🙂 I received this message on my phone last week. It came from a former student who was observing Writing Workshops as part of her cadet teaching experience. After one of her observations, she sent the text. Here are the reasons I feel compelled… Continue reading a text message.
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SOLSC – The Last One for May
It's the final SOLSC of the month of May. Share a slice of your day with us by posting it as a comment.
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Happy Memorial Day.
Today's Memoir Monday post is inspired by Memorial Day. Here is my little guy when he was only 6 months old.
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Happy Birthday Stacey!
Happy Birthday to You Happy Birthday to You Happy Birthday Dear Stacey Happy Birthday to You! Thinking of you today, my dear friend. Watch your mail. 🙂
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Minilesson Power!
Earlier this week my schedule was changed, so I used the unexpected time in the high school classroom I've been in the last several months. We are in the middle of major research projects, with the end result to be a video. After the initial surprise of seeing me, the teacher's and my conversation unfolded and I asked about… Continue reading Minilesson Power!
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All-Write Summer Institute.
What do these people all have in common? Carl Anderson Max Brand Aimee Buckner Dan Feilgeson Candace Fleming Kelly Gallagher Lester Laminack Stephanie Parsons Gary Schmidt Frank Serafini Jacqueline Woodson Besides being leaders in the field, they are all going to be speaking at the All-Write Summer Institute on June 22 - 23 in Northern… Continue reading All-Write Summer Institute.
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Ruth’s SOLS: Saturday Morning
A few minutes before 7:00 am and I hear the pitter-patter of feet making their way down the stairs. I look up and see two giant smiles, "Good morning, Mom," they say in unison. "Good morning!" I respond as they run to hug me, "You guys are up early." The five year old begins pleading… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Saturday Morning
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Slice of Life Story Challenge
It's the third SOLSC of the month of May. Share a slice of your day with us by posting it as a comment.
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Ruth’s Memoior-ish Monday: Bridal Shower.
This weekend I went to a bridal shower and I was reminded of my own wedding preparations. Isn't it strange the way time plays with your mind? It seems like it was just a few months ago that I was the one opening presents, making final preparations, and counting down the days to be Mrs. Ayres. … Continue reading Ruth’s Memoior-ish Monday: Bridal Shower.
