Monthly Archives: January 2018
SOL18: In Search of Eagles
Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for providing space to share our slices every week. A few weeks ago, the news shared a story about the roosting eagles. About two hours east of Portland, OR is The Dalles Dam. It was built … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: In Memory of Ursula LeGuin
Thanks to Carol at Beyond LiteracyLink for hosting Poetry Friday today. I was fortunate to read several Ursala Le Guin books throughout my career; THE LEFTHAND OF DARKNESS, THE EARTHSEA WIZARD, and CATWINGS (an elementary school favorite with my students). I’m not a … Continue reading
SOL18: Crochet Meditation
Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for providing space to share our slices every week. Something I love to do during the winter is to crochet. It’s like meditation. It requires concentration and willingness to rip out what’s not working. … Continue reading
SOL18: A Day Late with My OLW
Thanks to Two Writing Teachers who graciously provide space for our slice of life each week. I’m late. I have been experiencing an upper respiratory infection and last week the post didn’t get done. This week I promised myself I … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: #januaryhaiku
Catherine at Reading to the Core is starting us off for 2018 Poetry Friday. Text: icy day succulents stand tall words escape © jone rush macculloch