Yesterday morning I walked into the school where I began my career. I’m not at this school often — especially at the beginning of the day. My days usually start in elementary schools. The smell of school was overpowering. I knew I wanted to write about it for my slice today. But how do you capture a scent? I was one of the first people in the building, one of the first to open the doors. I walked through the clean hallway and breathed deeply. Then again. And again. This… Read more school scents (soLs) →
Know a reluctant reader? Thisbook may be just the remedy. Welcome to the first stop of Chronicle Books Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure Novels blog tour. I’m glad you’re here. The… Read more worst-case scenario {blog tour} →
My friend Tam is writing a story about a rodent who wants to visit Paris. I’ve been enamored by Tam’s work on this project. (And I’ve even found myself liking… Read more {discover.play.build.} research a place →
“Did you lose a tooth today?” were the first words out of my mouth when Sam greeted me at my car this afternoon. “Yep, and it’s a story you won’t… Read more a tooth story documented (soLs) →
I’m trying to add the button code to the sidebar. It’s becoming a test of patience. This post is so I can get a link the the button. Just another test at trying to figure it all out. Update: I did it! After hours of playing around with trying to figure out the code, I finally stumbled across this website. It’s a “Grab My Button” CODE GENERATOR. If you are looking to add this feature to your blog, then I highly recommend starting here. It will save you hours! Although… Read more the button →
{Discover.Play.Build} is a challenge to join me in some notebook work. I’ve missed these little posts and hope you have too. My plan is to bring them back every Thursday… Read more {discover.play.build.} a new look at place →
Being a writer is mostly about developing a habit. Talk to any writer and then another and you’ll find those habits are all different. Some write in the morning. Others write through the night. Some write daily. Others take breaks. But all writers have habits. Writing a slice on Tuesdays is one of my writing habits. There are occasional Tuesdays when it doesn’t happen…but those are usually for unpredictable reasons. On a regular Tuesday, I slice. Even if it’s not an official Slice of Life Tuesday. I’m excited to know there are… Read more i’ve gotta slice (soLs) →
I {heart} book stacks, which is one of the reasons I {heart} The meme, What are you reading Monday? hosted at Teach Mentor Texts. Here are a few books in my… Read more the book stack →
Last week I was compelled to: Make my gratitude visible. It looks all simple and little in four words, but it is big. Really big. And something that has been… Read more 52 day challenge: gratitude →