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Category Archives: Slice of life
The Expert
By Catherine Hedge I’ve always admired experts. I’m one of those who sit in the front seats of a lecture hall. I hold my breath at the introduction and stare adoringly at the speaker. Then with a fat notebook and … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Slice of life, Teaching, Writing
Tagged Dr. JoBeth Allen, JoBeth Allen, Leonard Bishop, Middle school writers, Reminiscence, student critique, student writing, teaching writing, Whole Language, writer's block, writing criticism, writing inspiration, writing techniques, young writers
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Hearts Aren’t Crystal
Hearts Aren’t Crystal.
Posted in Slice of life
Tagged broken heart, divorce, friendship, grief, healing, healing broken hearts, heartbreak, love, reconciliation, Reminiscence, slice of life
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Hearts Aren’t Crystal
By Catherine Hedge I once read a old fairy tale about an innocent girl who met with tragedy. The Ice Queen broke a magic crystal. A shard flew through the air, piercing the child’s heart. Originally sweet and loving, she … Continue reading
Posted in Slice of life, Uncategorized
Tagged broken heart, divorce, friendship, healing, healing from divorce, heartbreak, loving, power of love, relationships, Reminiscence
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Robin Eggs and Dinosaur Feathers
Robin Eggs and Dinosaur Feathers.
Posted in Slice of life
Tagged child-raising, grandparent, knowledge, learning, life-long learning, nostalgia
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Robin Eggs and Dinosaur Feathers
By Catherine Hedge When I was little, my religion teacher told me that when you died, you’d know everything instantly. For weeks afterward, I tried to figure out if there was a way to die just a little bit. There … Continue reading
Childhood Past and Present
Childhood Past and Present.
Childhood Past and Present
By Catherine and Joseph Hedge I’m fortunate to work on a project with artist- educator Francie Dillon. In the process, I’ve been researching websites for information on modern childhood play. In the technology, there is a great wealth of content, … Continue reading
Posted in Nostalgia, Slice of life, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged 1940's memories, Anaconda Montana, childhood, childhood games, grandhildren, Joseph F. Hedge, nostalgia, play, poetry, winter past
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Family: My New Definition
Family: My New Definition.
Posted in Slice of life, Uncategorized
Tagged divorce, family, nostalgia, reconciliation
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Family: My New Definition
By Catherine Hedge My schoolmates told me I shouldn’t play with Janice because her mother was (whisper) Divorced! In 6th grade at Mercy Academy, I wasn’t really certain what that meant. I just figured her mother must have done something … Continue reading
Posted in Nostalgia, Slice of life, Uncategorized
Tagged divorce, divorce reconciliation, family, nostalgia
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Keeping up
Keeping up.
Posted in Slice of life, Writing
Tagged getting published, pen pals, procrastination, writer's block, writing groups
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