childhood encounter with weather (no. 1)
summer ends
There are people in this world who thrive on a schedule. They love order. Predictability sustains them. There is security in minutes counted and to do lists checked. I’m not really one of these people. Last Monday I returned to school. I didn’t prepare, but instead, I just jumped in — cold turkey, so to speak. Four days in and I’ve converted. My kids (not the ones I spend the day in school with, but the ones who live in my house) don’t start school until next week. They are… Read more summer ends →
the kitchen (soLs)
It holdspeanut butterbananascoffeegum It holdscolorful platesspatulassharp knivesmugs It holdslittle gigglessweet secretsbig dreamslove It holdsme. Click on the image to share yourslice or to read others.
laura resau interview (part 1 of 3): setting
I am so-very-excited to share these next few posts with you. A few months ago I read: The writing and the story wrapped around my heart, and I found myself… Read more laura resau interview (part 1 of 3): setting →
place quick write (#teacherswrite)
The final part of today’s #TeachersWrite challenge is a paragraph filled with tiny details of a place. My place (actually a character’s place) is reading under a tree. A photo… Read more place quick write (#teacherswrite) →
unexpected inspiration
I have some new characters tumbling around in my mind. (This may be the last thing I need right now with the end of the school year, trying to finish… Read more unexpected inspiration →
{discover.play.build.} COLORS
I love colors. As I’ve been pushing myself to consider setting from many different angles, I decided to focus on the main colors of a place. I love this page… Read more {discover.play.build.} COLORS →
{discover. play. build.} scents
Earlier this week I was overpowered by the smell of school. This led me to write my slice this week. Writing my slice this week made me think about capturing… Read more {discover. play. build.} scents →