One Little Word
We’ve posted quite a bit about having one little word to live by since we began blogging in 2007. If you’re unfamiliar with the idea of one little word, then … Continue Reading One Little Word
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 … Continue Reading OLW 2011
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 … Continue Reading Intentions.
How’s Your OLW?
I think choosing a OLW (one little word) for the year is a great way to embark on a reflective life. When I chose vitality for my OLW, I knew … Continue Reading How’s Your OLW?
OLW (One Little Word) Update.
Sometimes it’s important to take a deep breath and re-evaluate. Isn’t that what part of vacation is about? I know several TWT readers also participate in One Little Word, so … Continue Reading OLW (One Little Word) Update.
Happy 2010!
Wishing you a year filled with good-stuff. What WORD will you live in 2010? Here’s mine:
One Little Word 2009
For the past several years, Stacey and I have chosen One Little Word to live by for the year. (This idea came from Ali Edwards.) My 2009 OLW is delight. … Continue Reading One Little Word 2009
Chasing Dreams: Part II
I had envisioned being able to share with you some of the dreams on my freshmen’s lists. However, Monday we had a lock down drill smack in the middle of … Continue Reading Chasing Dreams: Part II
Ruth’s OLW for 2009
Happy New Year! I hope that you have been soaking up the joys of vacation. I have and plan to continue doing so for the next three days. Soon enough … Continue Reading Ruth’s OLW for 2009
My One Little Word of 2009
Ali Edwards’ Post (yesterday) got me going with the creation of my “placard” that contains my One Little Word of 2009. I toyed with a variety of words to help … Continue Reading My One Little Word of 2009
OLW Review.
Stacey inspired me to post a review of my One Little Word for 2008: GIVE. I continue to be amazed by the way One Little Word can impact my life, … Continue Reading OLW Review.
Looking Back on “One Little Word”
2008’s OLW Originally uploaded by teachergal My best friend was at my apartment a couple of weeks ago and noticed a placard that said “Balance” in the top right corner. … Continue Reading Looking Back on “One Little Word”
That’s a wrap!
As I was departing ceramics class last night, I realized that it was the last time I’d have my hands on clay or glaze for the rest of 2008. As … Continue Reading That’s a wrap!
Balance
End of the 1st Day Back Originally uploaded by teachergal Ali Edwards recently invited readers to think about their One Little Word for 2008 again. Mine is balance. I haven’t … Continue Reading Balance
An Original Acrostic Poem for Poetry Friday
I’m teaching acrostic poetry to my students today. That fact, coupled with the present Word Up/One Little Word Challenge involving the word ONE, I decided to mesh the poetry and … Continue Reading An Original Acrostic Poem for Poetry Friday
TODAY: Word Up Submission
TODAY Originally uploaded by teachergal One Little Word is a great blog that pushes its readers to focus on the meaning of one word for them. I’ve been pondering the … Continue Reading TODAY: Word Up Submission
Checking-in with My ONE LITTLE WORD!
this is going in my car Originally uploaded by teachergal Last week one of my nine-year old students asked me, “So, Ms. S… How’s it going with the balance?” “What?” … Continue Reading Checking-in with My ONE LITTLE WORD!
Ruth’s WN Entry: Pride.
Stacey’s challenge for WNW last week made me pause and think. According to the Merriam-Webster Website (one of my favorites, by the way), Pride is: 1: the quality or state … Continue Reading Ruth’s WN Entry: Pride.
Word Up Ruth!
Ruth liked the idea of keeping all of my OLWs in the same binder. Hence, I decided to go back to the 2007 OLW Word Up List and created pages … Continue Reading Word Up Ruth!
STEPS: One Little Word
steps Originally uploaded by teachergal I’m took the first OLW Challenge of the New Year this evening. I know I’m not submitting this for the OLW Contest since the “Steps” … Continue Reading STEPS: One Little Word
