We did it! The last day of the Slice of Life Challenge is here. I know many will feel a sense of relief coupled with a twinge of sadness. We’ve made a lot of connections, shared a lot of heartfelt stories, were buoyed by the words of others, and lived an intensely writerly life for the month of March. Some of us have gone from winter to spring (have faith my Mainer friends) and have had life changing experiences in a short period of time.
My last quick write SPARK is an homage to my fellow slicers and a thank you for your generous slices.
Here’s my quick write:
I hope that we can stay connected. I’ve followed several blogs, several bloggers on Twitter, and made friends with some of you on the TeachWrite Facebook group. This isn’t goodbye, it’s just good luck until we “meet” again! Please stay in touch-you all ROCK!
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Thank you, Paula, for all your wonderful ideas. I know you’ll see some of them from me soon.
I know we’ll stay in touch! Thanks for a great month!
I’ve learned so much from YOU every day this past month. Thank you, Paula.
“buoyed by the words of others” this sums up what the challenge is about! Love that you hand wrote and snapped a pic! I thank you for participating in the challenge so I could get to know you! I look forward to more! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
Let’s stay in touch!
I’m always leaning on you and my TeachWrite family, Jennifer. So glad the SOL brought us together in the past, it has brightened my future!
Paula–What a month! I can’t tell you how much I’ve appreciated your feedback this month and enjoyed your posts. You’re an inspiration and I can’t wait to try many of the sparks you’ve so generously shared. It’s so nice to know you’re just up the road!
One of the things I love about the SOLSC is getting to meet and know people in person, as well as an other blogs and platforms. Enjoy spring– it is on its way to Maine, too!
All good things, Paula!
Paula, it’s been great reading your slices.
I’m so glad we connected this month and hope we continue to. I’ve tucked away many of your posts to use with my kids. I hope you will keep blogging.
Thanks Margaret. I’ve loved your poetry and hope we can meet up again soon!
Hoping your break only lasts until Tuesday:) I read often but commented much less often. Thanks for sharing your words.
Thank you for your sparks! You encourage me to think outside the box.
I don’t think you needed much encouragement, Christine. Thanks for being such a great slicing buddy this month!
You spark joy every time your pen hits the paper, Paula. It’s been so wonderful adding you to my Teach Write family this month and learning so much from you. Stay in touch! Sending spring up north from Massachusetts!
Thanks, Christie, you are such a passionate and inspiring writing teacher. So glad this challenge brought us together over and over again! Maine will take whatever Massachusetts can spare for springtime!
Hope to see you in Maine in August, Paula. Let’s keep in touch! Loved reading all your posts this SliceofLife! I am looking forward to following your blog. Much love….L
Thanks, Lynne. Can’t wait to get a copy of your latest book. You are such an inspiration!
Right back at you! I have loved your Sparks and look forward to writing about your book in the coming month! Look forward to our Nerdy adventure this summer.
and thank YOU for your generous sharing this month. I’ve got loads of your ideas tucked away here & there and – as you know – I’ve already used some. Can’t wait to share more with you as I use things in the classroom. Looking forward to “reading” you as we continue.
Amanda, I want to keep connecting with you as your students sketchnote and quick write and think in amazing ways on paper!
Thank you, Paula; I have learned SO much – and SPARKS! ROCKS!
Your notebook page certainly sparks joy! Thank you for sparking the writer within us all!
Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas!! They’ve been great and I can’t wait to implement some in my own life, as well as in the classroom! You are a brilliant mentor and I am so lucky to know you and learn from you! 🙂
Jenna, I feel so lucky to work with you, too!!
Thank you, Paula! I’ve enjoyed reading your slices, especially your take on your own quick writes. I appreciate your thoughtful comments on my slices and our back and forth comments in the Teach Write group.
Tracy, let’s keep in touch!!
See you in the Teach Write community, Tracy!
Thank you for sharing your lessons and modeling the writing!