Today was a grey rainy day. After school and before we went to our friends' house for dinner Sam and I played outside. In our rain boots (yes, his are on the wrong feet . . . but he did it himself!) we came across this little guy. I am reminded how sometimes hope… Continue reading Spring on a Grey Day (Ruth’s SOLS)
Category: slice of life
Dessert Club (Ruth’s SOLS)
Usually on Thursdays, always after our kids’ bedtime, we host Dessert Club. It started five or six years ago, because we wanted to get to know the high school kids in our Sunday School class. More than that, we wanted to get to know their friends too. With my love of cooking and Andy’s love… Continue reading Dessert Club (Ruth’s SOLS)
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Library Friends (Ruth’s SOLS)
My mom (who comments as Quilt Addict) is a library director. She is also Mimi. In her role as Mimi she keeps my son, Sam, while I'm at work. In her role as librarian, she works some afternoons. Inevitably these two roles collide, which makes for a little boy who loves the library . . .… Continue reading Library Friends (Ruth’s SOLS)
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And So It Begins (Ruth’s SOLS)
Hello March. I've been waiting for you. My soul feels you. Last summer I longed for a change in season. Summer wasn't in my heart, but it held on and kept coming back and back and back. I couldn't escape the summer memories, memories reminding me that sometimes life is just plain hard. Winter was… Continue reading And So It Begins (Ruth’s SOLS)
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You Up for a Writing Challenge?
I'm hoping you plan to join the Slice of Life Story Challenge in March. I'm also hoping you talk to your friends, parents, children, spouses, or strangers in the grocery store line about the challenge because documenting the little moments in our ordinary days is rewarding. (Mom, are you reading this? It's time for you… Continue reading You Up for a Writing Challenge?
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C’mon & Join Us!
Only two more Tuesdays until the month long Slice of Life Challenge begins on March 1! If you are considering joining the challenge, I'd like to invite you to give it a whirl today or next week. It helps to make sure all of the kinks are worked out. It is important to link your… Continue reading C’mon & Join Us!
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Slice of Life Tuesday
My apologies Early Bird Slicers . . . I fell asleep super early last night & woke up super late this morning. I'm fighting a cold. Still, I can't wait to read your slices -- link away.
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What is a Slice of Life?
The month long Slice of Life Challenge will begin in March. Until then, we have Slice of Life Tuesdays, where we encourage you to share a Slice from your life. It's a simple way to practice what we ask of students -- to write for ourselves and be part of a community of writers. I… Continue reading What is a Slice of Life?
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Ruth’s SOLS: Mean Girls
My third grade daughter came home yesterday after school upset because she was: Kicked out of the Horse Lover's Club at recess. One girl told another girl I don't love horses enough and they don't want me in it. But they don't know what's in my heart and that I love horses more than almost… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Mean Girls
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Ruth’s SOLS: Away.
This afternoon Stacey said to me, "You don't know what to do with yourself, do you?" She was right, I had no clue. Afternoons are the busiest part of my day. When I walk in my door at 4:30 I am completely consumed with family life. The afternoons with Stacey have been quiet and relaxing.… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Away.
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Ruth’s SOLS: Starting School.
For many, today marked the start of a new school year. For my son, it marked the start of a school career. He went to school for the very first time today. I went with him. I was excited and nervous; happy and sad; looking back and looking forward --- all rolled into one big… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Starting School.
