Category Archives: SOLSC 2012 Weekly

My Slice of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

Little moments from this year’s Christmas,  jumbled up in no order,  just as they come to mind this evening after a lovely day with family… driving to pick my daughter up to come home after her first semester at college, … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, home and family, memories, random thoughts, SOLSC 2012 Weekly, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Holiday Alliteration

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Santa’s sled is stuck in snow Christmas can be very cold, wear a comfy coat Santa’s sled slid in the snow at our sweet home Have a holly jolly jingly jingle bell holiday Under the Christmas tree was cocoa, cookies, … Continue reading →

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An American Story

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Her whole life long The story was told Brother gone to serve Left landlocked Kentucky For island Hawaii   Tragedy struck America under attack Long days of waiting Finally the news Brother safe- A weekend pass Spared his life   … Continue reading →

Posted in home and family, memories, poems, SOLSC 2012 Weekly, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Sometimes Virtual is Real

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

It’s Slice Day and I just couldn’t think what to write today… so I started with reading and commenting. I was so deeply touched in so many ways. Most of us haven’t met in person, but through our stories week … Continue reading →

Posted in reflections, SOLSC 2012 Weekly, Uncategorized, writing | 5 Comments

Nouns and Verbs Only

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

Recently I picked up the book Strider by Beverly Cleary. This book follows Leigh Botts, of Dear Mr. Henshaw, through another big change in his life. The Mr. Henshaw in the letters is an author who encourages Leigh. In Strider, Leigh ends up … Continue reading →

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The Reindeer

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

A plastic reindeer with chipped silvery paint Yet proudly it hangs on the tree Bearer of so many sweet Christmas wishes Bought by a young mom for her little girl Hung with hope on her first Christmas tree Placed lovingly … Continue reading →

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A Funny Little Thanksgiving Slice

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

K-K beamed with pride, taking advantage of the opportunity to show off her latest accomplishment. Her replies were swift and confident as various family members quizzed her. What color is your dress? What color is your daddy’s shirt? What color…? What … Continue reading →

Posted in home and family, memories, SOLSC 2012 Weekly, Uncategorized | 11 Comments