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{I am/You are} 2/31 #sol18


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The March Slice of Life Story Challenge
hosted at the Two Writing Teachers.
Join us for a month of writing!
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I am a ...

wife to a supportive husband 
"Oh, it's March. See you in a month."

mom of twin 7 and a half year old girls
Who are almost eight and growing up too fast

mom to a rescued puppy
The newest baby in the house demanding lots of attention

literacy interventionist at a new school
Surviving in my new role with new colleagues

faithful opportunistic slicer
Thanks for that creative title, Lisa!

forever learner
Reading and learning all that I can about literacy

reader of all things picture books
The joy that brings my girls and I together

child of God 
Trying to show others a glimpse of Jesus


 You are ...

my mom
The one who reads all my slices and writes with me too

a forever friend
Joining me for another year of the challenge

a longtime #SOL friend
A core group of us that started 8 years ago together

a colleague
Encouraging teachers to be writers too

part of my PLN
Teacher-writers always learning and growing

a new acquaintance 
Many new faces in this community, but enjoying to learn about you

a fellow writer
We write for so many different reasons and yet we are here

an inspiration
I learn from each and every slice and comment


Words weave our lives together. Our stories are waiting to be shared. Our words matter. Whether simple or complex.

And no matter who I am or who you are, most importantly we are here together. Now that is inspirational! Let's celebrate words on a page for day two!

Thank you for stopping by today!
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  1. AnonymousMarch 2, 2018 at 9:02 AM

    "Words weave our lives together." This line captures so much truth to the spirit of this #SOL Community. What a wonderful slice that everyone can find themselves within! Thank you for sharing it :)

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  2. Elisabeth EllingtonMarch 2, 2018 at 9:16 AM

    So beautiful, Michelle. You always inspire me with your creative formats. You capture so much in so few words here. (Your husband's comment made me laugh!)

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  3. Lisa KeelerMarch 2, 2018 at 9:28 AM

    This is such a great structure for a slice. I love your opening lines about your husband.

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  4. Deb DayMarch 2, 2018 at 10:29 AM

    I love the structure of this. Your creativity in slicing always inspires me.

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  5. Clare LandriganMarch 2, 2018 at 10:59 AM

    I love this -- beautifully crafted and so true. I love this community and I too learn from every slice and comment -read and written. I agree with your husband - except with two teenage boys it is - yes we can get takeout!
    Enjoy!
    Clare

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  6. AnonymousMarch 2, 2018 at 12:18 PM

    I love the two perspectives this post offers. Yes - this community is meaningful and your words remind me of the importance of my slicing friends!

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  7. Terje March 2, 2018 at 1:10 PM

    I like tne double take of this slice. You know the profile of your readers well. The collective “we” is mighty powerful.

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  8. JudyMarch 2, 2018 at 4:54 PM

    Another creative slice. Where did you get this creativity from? I'm so glad to once again be on this journey with you and all who are part of this community. Love ya, Mom

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  9. Lisa CorbettMarch 2, 2018 at 6:22 PM

    You always have creative ways of sharing the slices of your life! I'm glad your back this year. You are definitely an important part of my digital PLN!

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  10. CarolMarch 2, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    I love the mirror like format of this post-- I am, you are. It's amazing to think about how this community has grown over the years!

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  11. CathyMarch 3, 2018 at 6:26 AM

    Michelle,
    Your post is a reminder of the many hats we wear --- and the gift of the many people who touch our worlds. Stopping by your blog during this challenge is always like dessert (with a lot less calories). I just enjoy it every single time.

    Cathy

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