Stories embedded into my heart are my favorites like. Although I came across this book in 2009, I still recall the richness of the words and the endurance of the character. Is a new books to add to this favorite list of powerful stories. I have read it five times trying to comb.

A blog about developing reading passion. This is my first visit to coastal Maine. Had a wonderful day attending a Choice Literacy Workshop. Ruth and I took a walk before dinner and I tried to write a poem about it. Do you like it? .

These are my small things that count. The earth slowly begins the warming process to encourage plants. One day it might be warm and sunny, but overnight winds bring snow to blanket the earth. Clocks spring forward an hour. An hour lost takes its toll on a body. I mentioned to my hus.

I hope you will look it up and follow me there as well as on my writing blog, Wake Up and Write. My goal is to continue posting once a week. Writing for the Slice of Life at Two Writing Teachers. On Tuesdays is still a way for me to have a deadline for posting.

Discovering and playing and building in this little corner of the world to document my writing life. If you want to receive updates via email, sign up below. Sign up to receive updates via email. Saturday, August 8, 2015. Check out the details here. At first glance, it might appear that nothing really changed this summer.

Taking my writing out for a walk. She described herself as sturdy in the radio interview. Sturdy is a sapling,. The coiled clay pot my daughter made in grade school. I am rooted but bendy,. Able to support children and grown men,. A handy container for steel wool,. Or single earrings, tea bags,.

THE REAL VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY CONSISTS NOT IN SEEKING NEW LANDSCAPES BUT IN HAVING NEW EYES. Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Writers Notice Things and Write Them Down. Writers notice things and write them down.

For the image that moves with the word. Originally posted on Unorthodox but Effective. Playing and learning about connected learning this summer. I got a late start, but here is my first make . Who Benefits from Standardized Testing? January 24, 2015.

Journey to figure out and process life. Thank you for encouraging us to notice all that we have to be grateful for. 3 I get to work with my very best friend this year. I wish I could insert a scream here .

8220;You are one smart cookie! 8221; I said. She took what I said quite literally! July 28, 2015. Happy chasing a spot of light on the wall,.