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Slice of Life Day 10: Seventeen Years

Today’s my blog-iversary!

Seventeen years ago, I started my original, now defunct-ish blog. It was my first foray into public writing since…well, since my creative writing days in college. I thought I’d look back on my very first post.

Slice of Life Tuesday: It’s Not Terrible

Last year was a turning point for me. As a teacher, I decided to give up much of my work outside of school in exchange for a deeper, fuller presence with my students. I pledged to bring less of my job home with me so that I could apply more of myself during the day.Continue reading “Slice of Life Tuesday: It’s Not Terrible”

Slice of Life Tuesday: OLW 2026

It’s the first Slice of Life Tuesday for the year, and that means it’s time to think about my One Little Word for 2026. I’ll come right out and say it: this year’s word is REMEMBER. Okay, so I’m being a little tongue-in-cheek because I invariably forget about my word by the time February rollsContinue reading “Slice of Life Tuesday: OLW 2026”

Slice of Life Tuesday: Family Story

Last week, I shared how fun it was to write with my students online. I can’t wait for later this month when we reunite! I also promised I’d share my writing. I chose the prompt of writing a family story that’s often told, and I was surprised by the way it chose to present itself.Continue reading “Slice of Life Tuesday: Family Story”