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Write like this: Lame Blog Post Day
A lame Slice of Life would be the moment you decide you are going to write this one long sentence then go out and figure out how your third vacation day will go because you had a great idea for … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, SOL2016, thoughts, Write like this, Writing
Tagged blogging, challenges, colleagues, community, lame blog post, litcoachdanak, slice of life, thoughts, two writing teachers
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cookies
“Let’s go exploring,” said Paulito turning towards the door. “Okay,” replied Kimber. They snuck out the door and ran down four flights of stairs. When they reached street level there were people everywhere. There were lights amidst the darkness. Tiny … Continue reading
Posted in Small Moment, SOL2016, Story
Tagged blogs, challenges, digilit sunday, Julieanne Harmatz, Margaret Simon, slice of life, two writing teachers
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Dear Younger Me,
I know you think you’re stuck. You’re afraid that you’ll never get to go to college. You’re afraid of relationships not panning out. You don’t know you’re good enough, smart enough, strong enough. But you are. You’re uncertain how to … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, perceptions, self reflection, SOL2016, thoughts, Truths
Tagged challenges, reflection, slice of life, thoughts, Younger me
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Plans, Schedules, Arrangements
Plans made over a month ago. Schedules cleared and set. Things arranged. So much to do to prepare to get away. Tickets reserved, rooms booked. Errands run. Alternate plans for college girl to get a ride back home after finals. Sad … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate, Family, Home, parenting, Small Moment, SOL2016
Tagged Deli, plans, preparations, slice of life, Travel
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A Pinch of Green
Today was free dress day at the Sweetest Little School by the Sea. Children spilled off buses and piled out of cars wearing flouncy skirts, poofy sleeves, suit coats and neckties. A couple boys and a girl or two donned bowties. … Continue reading
Posted in Child Matters, Holidays, Learning, Small Moment, SOL2016, Truths
Tagged challenges, Choose kind, kindness, kindness matters, slice of life, St. Patrick's Day
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One Mile Matters
“Come on, Aury! You can do it!” Yelled the parents waiting at the finish line. “Push, push, push!” encouraged one mom. In came three more students, Justin, Javier, Kara. “Nine minutes, fifteen seconds,” said the teacher keeping time. Sweat pooled … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate, Small Moment, SOL2016, thoughts, Truths
Tagged challenges, community, Cool stuff kids do, slice of life, thoughts
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Springing
Usually, this spring ahead time change throws me all off. I don’t like the darkness of morning, the late sunrise. I don’t like losing an hour. I bemoan the loss of that hour for at least a week.And often it … Continue reading
Posted in San Pedro, self reflection, Small Moment, SOL2016, thoughts
Tagged slice of life, thoughts
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Ouch!
Worked late tonight. It’s easy to do when the sun’s out and it still feels like afternoon. Feeling good, getting a lot of paperwork done. I don’t like to do paperwork during the school day. It feels like I … Continue reading
Light & Home
“Welcome to the Point Market,” – he says with a heavy East Indian accent. The man with the turban who just so happens to own the market on the corner where everyone goes when they’ve forgotten anything. We smile. We … Continue reading
Mom
“Oh, I can’t believe I have all my girls here together,” she wells up. Hands rise to her face. Tears come. Hand to her shoulder. I reach out to stroke her long dark hair. Hug her a little closer. Sister … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate, Family, Mom & sisters, SOL2016, Uncategorized
Tagged connection, Family, mom, sisters
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