not the post i wanted
I’ve been writing a post for five days. This is not an exaggeration. I knew exactly what I wanted to write about—a response to the question, “What exactly do you… Read more not the post i wanted →
have a little fun: writers edition
When I was a kid, I loved unicorns. I collected unicorn figurines, even though it wasn’t the rage, and I would have given anything to have owned a unicorn shirt.… Read more have a little fun: writers edition →
My Roots are Here
I kinda like this picture. I’m not sure why and it’s probably not one that should be blog-worthy, but then again, perhaps that’s the very thing that makes it blog-worthy: I… Read more My Roots are Here →
lessons on being still
I like serendipity. The word is perfectly bouncy and it feels magical. I’ve been learning to be still. It’s been a long process with many lessons. I’m not a big… Read more lessons on being still →
heart-zapper
I told everyone — Andy, God, my editor, even the universe (whatever that is) that I will not be writing another book until all of our kids have graduated high… Read more heart-zapper →
let’s write 2019
Leigh Anne Eck made a call for a community of writers to make writing plans and celebrate together in 2019. She’s coined it #letswrite2019. You can go here to be… Read more let’s write 2019 →
I like writing + I’m not a fraud
Not quite ready to face the fact that I’m no longer a blogger, hesitantly I type in the url that I’ve been missing: http://ruthayreswrites.com. The irony of my title… Read more I like writing + I’m not a fraud →
Dear A.S. King…
Dear Amy, Your words at PCTELA 18 were just what I needed. When you finished, and everyone was standing and clapping because you were amazing (even before 10 am), I… Read more Dear A.S. King… →
Hush
“Teachers have hushed for too long.” Pernille Ripp said these words in her opening keynote for the Indiana State Literacy Association. I scribbled them in my notebook and they have… Read more Hush →