It's March, and March is for slicing. Anyone is welcome to join us through Two Writing Teachers, slicing, sharing, and commenting on other slices!
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For the first time this month, I got into bed and realized that my slice is not ready for publishing and sharing tomorrow morning when I wake up.
My slice isn't ready!!
I have not even written it or thought about it or verbally rehearsed it. Okay, maybe I thought about it. I had several slice-worthy moments.
I made scones, and I know Clare would appreciate that. In fact, she'll also get to appreciate them because it looks like I'll see her on Saturday. I helped Cecily with her essay and its focus is on how she wants to be a teacher and I'm scared for her and I'm proud of her. I missed Julia's call and then got Julia's call and then had to make a very long call for her because of a missed payment that had been missed one too many times, resulting in the involvement of a collection agency (WAIT---WHAT?!?!?) Have no fear--that one got cleared right up, and then, yes, I joined Larkin for a Peloton live ride in the hope that one of us would get a shout-out for #700 and #300. (Neither of us did... )
Those were several slice-worthy moments, and there were more, as well. A welcome and surprising email, a cute interaction at the grocery store, a debate over whether or not to make a u-turn in front of a police officer. (I did... are u-turns illegal? I don't think so, and his reaction validated my thinking). A very loud interaction between my should-be-more-fearful small dog and the neighbor's good-she's-gentle larger dog. The latest Ted Lasso episode. And still...
My slice isn't ready.
But maybe it's as ready as it's going to be.
All good things,
I do love a metaslice about slicing! Writing is beautiful that way--we can write a piece about how we don't have a piece written and voila! We have a piece! I appreciate how March makes me notice my life and observe more carefully. I long to be the slicer who writes the day before, but so far I haven't been able to reach that level of organization and preparation.
ReplyDeleteI find slices like this one, a possible list of what one can write about, the best! It shows that writers sometimes just need to have a brainstorm dump. Then one idea can be picked at another time. Brainstorming must occur and you do it so well here. Plus, I love your humorous tone! Can't wait to see what you write next!
ReplyDeleteThis slice let us learn so much about you. You're a planner, a rehearser, and an observer, looking for slice-able moments throughout the day. You're a nighttime slicer but early morning commenter. That's something we sort of have in common. I'm a nighttime slicer, too. I never know what I'm going to write until I sit down to do it (different than you). But...because I'm in another time zone, I appear to be an early morning commenter. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis slice reminds me of the ‘After that’ format but without all the after thats. You had a busy day! Ted Lasso sounds like the perfect way to unwind. Heidi (Wordsmithing blog)
ReplyDeleteI prefer to think that your pie isn't ready, but your slice is done and it's amazing. It's a slice. A tasty, wonderful, warm-baked slice.
ReplyDeleteOh…that’s good! Loved this snapshot of your day! ❤️ Jess
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