I went to sleep last night with a full heart. It was my turn to host an online Slice of Life meet-up. I had already interacted with most everyone online, so it was especially wonderful to see and hear the people the writing came from.
All of us were longtime teachers, one retired, two on the cusp, and two very much in the thick of things. We stretched across the U.S. from coast to coast. The conversation was free and easy, and it was a reminder of how much I love this experience year after year.
And think: behind every comment each day, behind every blog, is an amazing human waiting to be known, appreciated, seen. Just knowing that is a comfort in a world where it’s harder and harder to be human.
So today, I’ll take my little scrap of hope, tuck it in my pocket, and move forward.
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 
Sorry I missed this. Thanks for nurturing our slicing community. I’m loving taking part in the March challenge for the first time. I started slicing on Tuesdays in October and it’s been lovely to have such a supportive community of writers. Thank you!
Agreed! This community has been the catalyst for my teaching in more ways than I can count. I’m so glad you’ve joined up!
Great looking group. So much experience. So many ideas. So much sharing and caring.
Agreed! It was a great evening.
Love your reflection and these words: “Behind every comment each day, behind every blog, is an amazing human waiting to be known, appreciated, seen. Just knowing that is a comfort in a world where it’s harder and harder to be human.”
Thanks, Leah. I wasn’t sure how to write that part, so I’m glad to know my words resonated.
A full heart and a little scrap of hope tucked in a pocket sound like lines in a bedtime story. May the reunion and slumber rejuvenate! I love the group pic!
oohhhh I like the idea of a bedtime story. Maybe I’ll venture into that territory some time soon!
I’m with Leah – – that was my favorite part of the slice, and what a joy to see the faces and hear the voices of each blogging friend! Thanks so much!
Thanks, Kim. It definitely filled my cup.
Aw man, I didn’t make it, but I love what you wrote about how behind every slice and comment is a human. A wonderful human! I love this community!
Me too! The writers I know have taught me more than I can express.
Bummer, I missed the meet up this year. It’s always great to connect face to face across the miles. Looks like a great meet-up!