In just a few weeks Ruth and I will host the 5th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. It's hard to believe it's the fifth time we're hosting this month-long writing challenge. It stemmed from one of my former student's notebook entries about his outrage with his sister for "losing" her necklace. She made everyone… Continue reading GEARING UP FOR THE SOLSC: A Call for Giveaways
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Welcome 2012! Today is the first Tuesday of the new year, which means it's time to share your slice of life story here. If you've never done so before, then jump in. Don't be shy! Just follow the simple directions (to the left) and you'll be on your way to joining our community of writers.… Continue reading SOLSC
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SOLSC + Thinking About Slicing in a New Way
Last week my friend posted a link on her Facebook page to a blog called Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures. Specifically, it was a link to a post entitled "Public Toilets vs. Newly Potty Trained Girls and Boys." I clicked on the link and was transported to a post about public bathroom experiences with toddlers. … Continue reading SOLSC + Thinking About Slicing in a New Way
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Happy Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving, mostly because it rolls into the Christmas season. My life as a writer changes during these weeks of the year. I shift my focus to documenting the season and my family's response to it. I decrease my word count. I breathe more and rush less. I still have goals, but I tend… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
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SOLSC & Building Community
I had the pleasure of meeting several Slicers, not just the ones I blogged about last Friday, when I was in Chicago for NCTE. I had breakfast with Bonnie (and Tuvia) and Sarah who slices with us every March. I ran into Elisa at a session. I also saw folks who Slice with us at… Continue reading SOLSC & Building Community
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Stories are essential to our lives.
Yesterday afternoon I attended the Elementary Section Get-Together at the Chicago Hilton. The get-togethers are always fun to attend since they provide me with the opportunity to catch up with people like Karen Caine, Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, and Franki Sibberson who I only get to see in-person at NCTE. In addition, attending the get-together gives… Continue reading Stories are essential to our lives.
