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Slice of Life Stories hosted by the  Two Writing Teachers it doesn't make sense it will   n e v e r  make sense innocent children sweet, little babies brave teachers protective mothers-to-all questioning why, WHY, why praying for peace and comfort that won't come for a long, long time shedding many tears a heavy, heavy heart grabbing my baby girls squeezing them tight - maybe too tight kissing and loving on them whispering to them over and over "i love you. i love you so much." "to the moon and back, momma," they respond. "yes, to the moon and back -- and even more." and...

Slice of Life Stories hosted by the  Two Writing Teachers I usually write my Tuesday "Slice of Life"  on Monday evening.  Some Mondays, I have a story or idea already mixing -- and sometimes even several ideas to choose.  This week was different. I started typing.  Then deleted.  I had an idea.  Then started over.  A blank screen stared back at me.  Fingers tapped on the keyboard, but nothing filled the page that was worthy of sharing. I then remembered reading Rachel's post:  Sunday Stills @ finding joy , and I also remember thinking to myself: I may need to try this again for a slice . ...

Slice of Life Stories hosted by the  Two Writing Teachers I don't know if you read this post yesterday, but you need to take time now to read it.  Go on, it will just take a couple minutes.  I'll wait. On My Mind . . .  Pretty powerful, huh?  That's what I thought.  Ruth, one of my nudgers, wrote about creating space in our minds in order to then be reflective in our practices.  Always smart thinking from her.  Simple, yet it makes so much sense to me. And then all night and first thing this morning when I woke up, I was consciously thinking about what was on my mind. ...

Slice of Life Stories hosted by the  Two Writing Teachers There were many moments from the long Thanksgiving weekend that I want to capture.  My family had a spectacular visit at my Mom and Dad's house in the country, including some much needed peace and quiet and sleeping in (except for the two and a half year olds running around enjoying exploring Grandma and Grandpa's).  It was time to disconnect from the every day race of life and enjoy the company, delicious food, and the rest the days had to offer. But today I need the reminder to be thankful.  After a vacation away from home and the usual routine, t...

Slice of Life Stories hosted by the  Two Writing Teachers time moves forward faster than i can keep up. calendar pages flip and early dark  evenings have arrived. thanksgiving is here with family time near to celebrate.  december, cold, snow will arrive with absolutely no fear. more family-days holidays christmas and new year's eve. i  need  time to   s   l   o  w  but i already know the busiest time of year is now right here. as best as we can, let's savor, remember, write sit back to slow down time  r...