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Reflecting on Another Year of Blogging
I tend to reflect on my blogging life twice a year – in July, when the anniversary of when I started this blog arrives, and in December, as all of the end of the year lists and notes come around. … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, blogg, core values, education, leadership, possibility, questions, reflec, teacher leadership, Writing
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6th Blog Birthday
I like to celebrate the birthday of my blog every year (see 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th birthday posts). I started this blog over 2,000 days ago. I take this annual birthday celebration time to reflect on my blogging … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, birthday, blogging, challenge, education, leadership, mindfulness, OLW, possibility, reading, rejuvenate, travel, Writing
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My Blog is 5 Today!
Each year, on July 14 (or later if I forget to hit publish on time!), I take a moment to reflect on my blogging journey. In 2012, after attending my first ISTE conference, I started this blog for my own … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, blogging, challenge, coaching, Time Management for Leaders Series, Writing
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Early Collections
When I was in elementary and middle school, I was a collector. I collected stickers, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, charms (on bracelets and necklaces), and pins (on my oh-so-cool 80’s jean jacket). I collected pigs (stuffed animals, glass figurines, and many … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, books, collections, education, hobbies, journal, passion, Writing, YA
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Why I Write in 2016
Every October 20 is National Day on Writing. I first learned of the day last year through various blogs I follow, which led me to the NCTE page linked above for more information. Last year I wrote about why I … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, communication, education, mentoring, trust, Writing
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[Mentor Text Monday] Snapchat
All the cool kids love Snapchat. But what does this have to do with mentor texts and writing? Well, some of the coolest features on Snapchat are the daily filters. Each day there are a new set of filters you can use on … Continue reading
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Tagged author's craft, creativity, filters, mentor text, reading, snapchat, Writing
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My Beautiful Question
As I wrote about earlier this week, we are now in the middle of Question Week. One of the resources for individuals to consider is this article by Warren Berger, about forgetting a new years resolution and writing a beautiful … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Magic, blogging, creativity, questions, rejuvenate, Writing
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Find Your Big Magic
After reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, I was inspired to create more. My preferred form of creativity is writing. Just as Gilbert advises, I write for me, because I love writing and writing loves me. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Magic, blogging, creativity, mindfulness, read16in16, reading, rejuvenate, Writing
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My Favorite Posts of 2015
I wrote 57 posts in 2015. Here are some of my personal favorites from the past year. A Year of Mindfulness – It was nice to end the year with a reminder of how I focused on mindfulness throughout the year, … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, blogging, coaching, doctoral journey, education, habit, introvert, Journey, lesson, marginalia, memories, mindfulness, reading, reflection, strength, teaching, Writing
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Thankful Thursday
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful. As the year continues to fly by, and I reflect on my mindfulness and gratitude, I have a lot for which to be thankful. My family, many of whom now live closer to … Continue reading
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Tagged education, gratitude, mindfulness, PLN, reading, Writing
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