Stacey inspired me (as is so often the case) to capture my home in some sort of art medium for my writer's notebook. Since for my 30th birthday my husband gave me my dream gift -- check it out here -- I had to use it for this challenge. To bump up the artistic side… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: home + art.
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
books on art + writing.
Paula left a comment under Stacey's entry: Sketching the Place We Live. She had some great resources listed, so I wanted to share them here on the main page. (I've included the links to the Heinemann website for your ordering convenience.) Paula's Comment ~ I read your blog about using art with writing and I… Continue reading books on art + writing.
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ruth’s cwp (celebrity writer profile)
A week ago Stacey posted an idea for Celebrity Writer Profiles. I thought this was such a great idea, and had to make a sample one for myself too. (Then I forgot to post the darn thing! Oops!) So here's mine -- you should try one too & send us the link. Name: Ruth Ayres Brief biographical sketch: Mrs.… Continue reading ruth’s cwp (celebrity writer profile)
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mission accomplished.
I have goosebumps because our mission is already being accomplished! Well, for today at least! One of our goals for this blog is: To bring writing teachers together to share ideas and stretch each other's thinking. If you've not looked at the discussion under Stacey's post, One Notebook or Many? then go now! While you're there, join the… Continue reading mission accomplished.
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the gift we give.
Sharing. What a gift! I had the pleasure of spending last week with 25 teachers who were concentrating on becoming more effective writing teachers. I'm a firm believer in one of the best ways to become a better writing teacher is to become a writer. Therefore, each day was devoted to experiencing writing workshop first… Continue reading the gift we give.
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ruth’s wn entry: stories matter
One of the ways I've used this summer to grow is by noticing the small stories that are creating my life. These stories matter. Little did I know what an impact these little everyday stories would make on me not only as a person, but as an educator too. Today in my writer's notebook I… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: stories matter
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m.i.a.
Thank goodness for Stacey these past few weeks or this blog would have shriveled up and died! Strangely (and unexpectedly), life has hit hard. In the past two weeks, we've had: three different overnight visitors; meetings; family stuff; and just plain fun summer living. In one sense it doesn't feel like I've been mia for… Continue reading m.i.a.
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titles.
Found this fun blog post which gives great tips for writing titles. Have fun checking it out: The Sexy Art of Writing Headlines That Kill. (I can envision focus lessons for many different levels with this one.)
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capturing life.
My husband had left for 14 days for Peru, South America. During the time he was gone, I tenaciously captured our life through photos and blog posts. My son and I didn't do anything out of the ordinary -- simply lived life. I've been reminded that all of this simple living adds up to big meaning.… Continue reading capturing life.
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poetry friday
I just love Maya Angelou. This one has me thinking -- what does frighten me? Certainly not Friday the 13th! <smile.> Life Doesn't Frighten Me At All Maya Angelou Shadows on the wall Noises down the hall Life doesn't frighten me at all Bad dogs barking loud Big ghosts in a cloud Life doesn't frighten… Continue reading poetry friday
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ruth’s wn entry: noticings
So far this morning I've noticed: My son is becoming a little boy. He smiles for the camera now. He sits on a stool up at the counter alone now. He doesn't need his banana smashed -- or even cut into pieces -- now. Today is my anniversary. I've noticed that I remember my wedding… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: noticings
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accepting the persona
I was reading through Stacey's student's comments about how they've changed as writers. As Stacey and I were discussing this on the phone earlier in the week, I was thrown back to memories of former students. I always loved listening to them reflect on their work as writers. They never disappointed. I think the reason… Continue reading accepting the persona
