I've started this post twice with two different topics and both times; highlight and delete. Neither time felt like a slice. The story started going bigger. I felt like I was rambling. I wanted to wrap it up and there was more to say. I'm rubbing my eyebrows and accepting my writing is rusty. I'm excited to slice. I like to watch and anticipate what will turn into a slice. Sometimes my slices are lists that others read as poems. Sometimes my slices are a list of questions. Sometimes my slices are formed after I gather words as a list to simmer for a later in the day slice. Sometimes my slices are last minute and racing the clock. Sometimes my slices are early morning. Sometimes my comments are check ins with my personal friends. Sometimes my comments help me meet new friends. Sometimes my comments are the three people who posted before me. As I ponder these thoughts and feelings, my writing is rusty any more. I've remembered how to slice...see you tomorrow.
Thank you Two Writing Teachers for fostering this writing community and offering this challenge.
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ReplyDeleteI usually feel like my "slices" are not really slices, but still I write. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteSo, you are feeling exactly the way our students feel at times. They think they know what to do but what if they are wrong. Then we step in, calm them down, and set them off on their journey. Welcome to blogging!
ReplyDeleteSo funny! I expect everyone has this same story of the slice that felt too flat to finish. I always hope that slicing is like riding a bicycle and it will come back to me once we get started.
ReplyDeleteRusty or not, I think you still have it. I always enjoy your view of life. :-)
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