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“A” Collection (Ruth’s SOLS)

Ruth Ayres13 Comments

I collect the letter A. I think it's fun to hide them throughout the house and in my office at school. I like to tuck them into unexpected places. On top of a picture frame, above a door, beside a table lamp. Recently I gathered several of them and placed them on our mantel. I… Continue reading “A” Collection (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Taking Care (Ruth’s SOLS)

Ruth Ayres12 Comments

My body has been speaking to me the past few weeks and it hasn't been very happy. My arms and legs tingling, my joints burning, and my muscles sore. After several tests bringing normal results, I began to worry. My everyday routine was significantly altered. Computer work was painful, writing with a pen impossible, exercise… Continue reading Taking Care (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Writing in the Day (Ruth’s SOLS)

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I'm drinking a perfect cup of tea and eating Saturday breakfast. Like always, Andy made it for me. Snuggled under a blanket with my laptop balanced on my knees, writing in the day. No plans for laundry or dusting or meal planning until later, much later. I'm burying myself in fiction, allowing the characters to siege my… Continue reading Writing in the Day (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Fridays (Ruth’s SOLS)

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I like Fridays not just because... I get to dress casual. It's the end of the work week. I come home to a clean house. We spend the evening with friends. I pick Sam up at the library. Everyone is more relaxed. But because tomorrow is Saturday.

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SOLSC. 2011. 18 of 31.

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If you slice more than 28 days, you may enter the drawing for the following giveaways: A custom painted stool of your favorite children’s book by Deb Gaby! A Sari Book journal from Love Calcutta Arts donated by Accessories for Hope. A Write: It’s good for you! canvas I painted. A Write: It’s good for you! mug. A set of three… Continue reading SOLSC. 2011. 18 of 31.

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Happy Family (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Tonight was just us. No getting ready for something. No running to someplace. No expecting visitors. Just us. Hannah and I made mint brownies. Sam and Stephanie played puppy sale. Andy read the mail. We went for a bike ride. After dinner we lingered at the table. Talking, laughing, breathing in and breathing out. We… Continue reading Happy Family (Ruth’s SOLS)

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I Don’t Wanna Blog Tonight (Ruth’s SOLS)

Ruth Ayres19 Comments

I'm tired. Don't want to open my computer. So sore. Itching to write some fiction instead. I blog anyway. Because I know writers write when they don't feel like it. I know writers write every day. I know writers have tenacity. I want to be a writer.

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Not Enough (Ruth’s SOLS)

Ruth Ayres19 Comments

One thing Slice of Life has made clear to me this month is how full my life is. Being on the look out for a slice each day makes me hyper aware of all the small moments filling up my days. I'm intentional about the "stuff" in my day. I think about saying yes and… Continue reading Not Enough (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Kindergarten Roundup (Ruth’s SOLS)

Ruth Ayres14 Comments

Tonight I took the little guy to kindergarten roundup. Unfortunately we spent most of our time in long lines. The thing is, I couldn't help but stand beside him in awe. He practiced patient waiting. He read a book. He drew a picture. He talked to the people around us. He smiled and smiled and… Continue reading Kindergarten Roundup (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Home (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Have you ever wanted to write something, but you're sure your words are never ever going to do it justice? That's how I feel about tonight's slice. Some of you may know I've challenged myself to an additional goal for SOLSC -- to collect a photo for each slice. The photo is from years ago,… Continue reading Home (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Processing My Learning (Ruth’s SOLS)

Ruth Ayres11 Comments

    One of my favorite parts of my job is I am privileged to a lot of professional development. Often when I travel to conferences, I attend with our district reading coach, Deb Gaby. Over the years, Deb and I have developed a comfortable routine of traveling together. I know she likes some alone… Continue reading Processing My Learning (Ruth’s SOLS)

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Dinner (Ruth’s SOLS)

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This weekend I have the privilege of attending the Michigan Reading Association conference. I'm always surprised how surreal life seems when I attend a conference. The normal evening things like dinner, baths, books, bed are replaced with things like sessions, book shopping, professional conversations. Tonight when my grilled shrimp came to the table I just had to… Continue reading Dinner (Ruth’s SOLS)