"Well this is it. This is life- the one you get so go and have a ball. This is it. Straight ahead and rest assured You can't be sure at all. So while you're here Enjoy the view Keep on doing what you do Hold on tight- we'll muddle through One day at a time." -One Day at a Time theme song This year, I was nervous about the SOLSC. I've been struggling to find the time once a week to blog on Tuesdays- how would I manage blogging every day in the month where it was my daughter's birthday, report cards, and chairing a committee at my children's school for an even the first week of March? I am so proud to say I am here at the finish line. Every post wasn't poetic or amazing, but I made space to write every day and I'm better for it.
I have loved reading so many of your stories. I regret I wasn't able to read more every day because when I did read other posts, they always filled me with emotion. We have such gifted and kind educators in this community. You've inspired me so much. Please keep writing. Please come back on Tuesdays and I'll do the same. Let's keep sharing our stories. It seems writing, as everything else in life, is best when we take it one day at a time- one post at a time, one page at a time, one challenge at a time. But let us hold onto the belief that being a writer makes a difference- it helps you navigate the choppy waters of life. Being a writer in a community helps you feel like you have a rescue boat of empathetic souls who will help you stay afloat. Thank you to those who offered supportive comments to me along the way this month. As Robert Frost said, "It has made all the difference."
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Terje
3/31/2019 04:25:23 am
Beautiful reflection. So easy to agree with what you say. "Being a writer in a community helps you feel like you have a rescue boat of empathetic souls who will help you stay afloat." - a great thought.
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3/31/2019 04:25:49 am
Oh, Kathleen, I agree with every line of this. I wish we connected more. There are so many people in March -- I miss old friends. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday -- one post at a time! This community has made such a difference in my life. Thank you for all you do!
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3/31/2019 04:31:28 am
One day at a time. Solid advice. That’s how I approached this this year...and here we are. Thank you for helping to create this space.
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But let us hold onto the belief that being a writer makes a difference- YES! We must hold this belief close and take it one day at a time! Wise advice and congratulations to YOU for taking on all you do and managing to slice as well! You are a model for the all of us! Thank you, Kathleen!
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3/31/2019 04:59:40 am
I'm so grateful for the SOLC, since this is where I've "met" some amazing people---especially YOU. Thank you for sharing each day this month and for responding to so many slicers. You are an incredible writer, writing teacher, and woman! We'll stay in touch. Enjoy a little more free time with your kiddos!
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Erika Victor
3/31/2019 05:35:01 am
I love your reflections and am amazed (again) at all you do during March (plus I see you visited our class blog). I so look forward to meeting you in person one day, but for now, you inspire me from afar.
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3/31/2019 05:58:37 am
Thank you for your posts and comments. I too wonder how I’ll fit it in. But now that April 1st is tomorrow I am mourning thinking about the loss of this habit!
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Brian Rozinsky
3/31/2019 08:11:02 am
Love the theme-song nod via epigraph. And love also the understated power that comes from having "made space to write every day." Lastly, continue loving our long-ago actual and renewed virtual connection that led me -- one day at a time! -- to Two Writing Teachers.
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Joanne C Toft
3/31/2019 09:35:58 am
Thanks for this post - March always starts out feeling hard and I am always so glad that I stayed with it. Glad you were here as well. Writing in a community is a wonderful thing!
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Heidi Atlas
3/31/2019 06:50:16 pm
Thank you, Kathleen, for bringing me into this! It was a challenge to write every single day, and it definitely helped me build my writing stamina. I learned a lot and enjoyed reading and commenting on people's posts. The TWT community is a beautiful gathering of warm and empathetic people. Such a positive experience!
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