Monthly Archives: June 2014
[Mentor Text Monday] Author’s Craft
Have you ever finished a book and didn’t want to put it down? I just finished a great YA book and I was so sad to reach the end. The story ended well, but I wasn’t yet finished with the … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] X Marks the Spot
X: X Marks the Spot This may not be the best x word for my abecedary, nor the best use of the familiar phrase, but it has meaning to me (and it’s my alphabetic journey and my friend Barb modeled … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Walking
W: Walking I do some of my best reflecting while walking. Walking is not only exercise for the body, but for the mind and soul as well. Anyone who knows me knows that I talk a mile a minute. I … Continue reading
More summer pics
I am participating in the #30summerdays photo challenge. While I prefer to tell stories using words (lots and lots of words!), every once in awhile I enjoy the challenge of trying to tell a story using pictures. This particular journey … Continue reading
[Mentor Text Monday] What Should Be
I recently began to listen to an audiobook during my work commute- A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban. From the first chapter I was thinking about the writing as a possible mentor text (which was especially hard considering I … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 6
I love writing these posts because they force me to stop and think about what is making me happy as a learner and a leader. Similar to the idea of a happy file, I find these lists remind me of … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Voice
V: Voice One of the best parts about blogging is that it provides me with a chance to find my voice as a writer. I’ve written before about how important I think it is for for learners (both children and … Continue reading
Photo Challenge, Week 1
I’ve been participating in the #30summerdays photo challenge, which I learned about from two of the healthy living bloggers I follow (Tina and Julie). I’ve been posting my pictures on my personal Instagram account, but wanted to do a round … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Unwritten & Unspoken
U: Unwritten & Unspoken One of the ideas I have been reflecting on are the rules and norms in our communities that are unwritten or unspoken. Whenever you accept a new job, building relationships and learning the culture of your … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 