At twenty-eight minutes before bedtime last night, I decided to be one cool mom and offer ice cream cones. There were three takers. I scooped three cones and we headed outside to the grass. I sat down and invited them to join me. They all did, making a perfect circle. I was thankful for the… Continue reading SOLS: Bedtime Ice Cream.
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
9 years.
We've been happily married for nine years today. What a joy!
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Student Stories Anyone?
It's Thursday so that means it's time for Student Stories. Share a story of a student and a reflection about his/her impact on your teaching. Then use Mr. Linky to connect with others.
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a state of mind.
I've realized that being a writer is about a state of mind -- embracing the ebb and flow of inspiration and ideas and desire. This little blog of ours began as a way to practice what we preach and be writers ourselves. Little did I know how much it would change me. I've become --… Continue reading a state of mind.
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Hello Slicers!
Link up with Mr. Linky & then leave a comment with the URL to your post. Looking forward to reading your summer moments.
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Ruth’s SOLSC: Moments.
Recently I uploaded 218 photos from the past nine days. (It's a good thing I'm ruthless with the delete button, eh?) As I was looking through them, searching for a SOLS to share, I realized my summer is being composed of one little moment after another. How lucky am I? I grabbed my writer's notebook… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLSC: Moments.
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Memoir Monday: Letting Loose.
Have you ever played Sardines? In this twisted version of hide-n-seek, one person hides and then everyone else looks for him. Once found, you get in with him, until soon, everyone is packed in (like sardines), laughing and hugging and together. This is my kids' favorite game. During a recent round, when my husband hid… Continue reading Memoir Monday: Letting Loose.
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Memoir Monday
Hey! Hey! Link your post via Mr. Linky below. Then pleasepleaseplease leave a comment with your link to this post. When we "move" Mr. Linky to the next Memoir Monday, then all of the links "disappear" from the previous MM. Happy Writing! PS -- Sorry (Kevin & others) that this post is up… Continue reading Memoir Monday
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moments.
If you pay attention at every moment, you forma new relationship to time. In some magical way, by slowing down, you become more efficient, productive, and energetic, focusing without distraction directly on the task in front of you. Not only do you become immersed in the moment, you become the moment. -- Michael Ray I… Continue reading moments.
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Student Stories #3.
It's Thursday, so that means STUDENT STORIES! Write your story & then link it via Mr. Linky. Also, please leave a comment on this post with your link so that when we move Mr. Linky to next week, there will remain a record of your STUDENT STORY.
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All-Write Summer Institute: Day Two.
What a whirlwind! And coming home to three young children didn't slow life down any! True to form, I'm going to write another list of good stuff from day two. Storyboards ROCK -- for all grade levels. Penny spent time discussing her use of storyboards. Basically it is pictures + few words. At the younger… Continue reading All-Write Summer Institute: Day Two.
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Ruth’s SOLSC: A Walk Through Campus.
I loved (and I mean lovedlovedloved) walking through IU's campus. It was the most gorgeous, meaningful, life changing walk I've ever taken. I remember the first time, feeling so small, wondering if I would make it back to my dorm. I remember paying close attention to each turn and landmark, memorizing the route to class… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLSC: A Walk Through Campus.
