Category: Writing
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Living as a Writer – SOLC Day 31
For 31 days, I lived the life of a writer. My eyes open catching moments of inspiration throughout my day, my brain scheduling time to write each and every day, my fingers tapping letters and creating slices of various lengths and forms, my eyes reading through posts noticing inspiration and ways to improve my craft,…
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Standby Supply Eases Morning Panic- SOLC Day 26
Oh no, nO, NO!! Where is it???? Not in my front pocket…Not in my back pocket…Not in my cardigan pocket…Not in my backpack pocket…not in my coat pocket Did I leave it at home? When can I go check the car? Oh, I can’t get through the day without it!- just breathe… Oh I have…
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Currently, I am…SOLC Day 18
Currently, I am… listening to: a L’oreal commercial on TV about RevitaLift (makes me think about my complexion and wonder if I need this product) eating: a watermelon Jolly Rancher ( I wanted something small and sweet) drinking: water (trying to finish up the water in my water bottle so I reach my hydration goal…
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My Writing Self-Discovery – SOLC Day 16
No topics Walk the block Sparks writing Lacking words Ride the bike Thoughts abound Lesson learned Moving-my fueling muse. This monthly challenge has allowed me to discover something about my writing self. Exercise or moving gets my creative juices flowing when I feel uninspired, stuck, or just blah. Earlier this week, I had no idea…
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Distance Disbelief- SOLC Day 14
5 miles…. WHAT???? I really didn’t believe that I just walked 5 miles. I met a friend at 4:00 for a walk on this sunny 60 degree day. We started walking the path along the Erie Canal enjoying the blue sky, sunshine, warm breeze and the feelings of Spring. My friend and I chatted about…
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Where Do You Love to Write?- SOLC Day 10
I smiled as I walked into my room to write. As I sat down to compose this, I started thinking about my favorite places to write. Inside: My favorite place to write indoors is curled up in my velvet lilac chair with my fuzzy cream blanket wrapped around me. I light a candle on the…
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My swag arrived- Oh the Joy!-SOLC Day 9
Opening my mailbox to see a large white envelope… what could it be? I don’t remember ordering anything. I take the large white envelope into my kitchen and rip across the perforated line. Reaching in- I pull out a winter hat, a sticker, a magnet and a postcard. YEAH- my swag has arrived! A smile…
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Who Would You Invite to Dinner?-SOLC Day 7
So who’s coming to dinner? A class of 2nd graders at my school after completing a biography unit posted in the hall a guest they would like to invite to dinner and the reasons why. The invitee could be living or deceased. As I read their work in the hall today, it made me ponder…
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A Journey of Expression: My Thoughts on Screen-SOLC Day 5
My brain across the screen through letters, colors and images revealed to all the world. Will it be bullets, paragraphs or poetry? Today which form best captures my brain across the screen. My inner world turns physical inviting readers to try on my reality through letters, colors and images. Anxiety swirls with exhilaration — pressing…
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Embracing Grace: My Guide to the Slice of Life Challenge- Day 1 SOLC
I am very uncertain about committing to the Slice of Life Challenge this year. Between school and evening commitments, I am not sure how I will fit in writing each and every day for the month. Honestly, sometimes I come home and just collapse on the couch. But my love of writing and reading other…
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