tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post1705341239999382225..comments2023-11-12T14:45:40.376-05:00Comments on ruth ayres writes: behind the comments (soLs)Ruth Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691244229499772525noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-2235897683261780962012-03-04T15:33:51.023-05:002012-03-04T15:33:51.023-05:00Ruth, thank you so much for the SOLS challenge. I...Ruth, thank you so much for the SOLS challenge. I have always, always wanted to be a writer. I am a writer in that I have to write to think, but I mean I have always wanted to write well enough for others to read what I have written. It has been my dream since I was 8 years old - I am 56 now. I don't think I have ever written like this for even 4 days in a row. I never knew what to write about. Because of your dream, my dream is coming true. I am relishing being part of this writing community! Thank you, again!Jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258754539023377047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-46445414510222802732012-03-03T16:59:13.777-05:002012-03-03T16:59:13.777-05:00The SOLS challenge is definitely magical. It was ...The SOLS challenge is definitely magical. It was my "welcome to the blogosphere" five years ago, and it still feels like coming home. All the amazing thoughts and feelings that are shared in the slices amaze me every day. Thank you both for opening your arms wide enough for all of us in all our diversity to fit!GirlGriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673240930615278979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-72894944463385677322012-03-03T15:08:40.056-05:002012-03-03T15:08:40.056-05:00You are super awesome!!!! Keep going strong-137 am...You are super awesome!!!! Keep going strong-137 amazing.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020598476494046446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-27504252798373928482012-03-03T12:47:26.731-05:002012-03-03T12:47:26.731-05:00Wonderful posts! I'm so excited that I decide...Wonderful posts! I'm so excited that I decided to be a part of the challenge this year. It is amazing how the comments that people leave us stir up different feelings in each of us.Delightedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616824143338884896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-37189140712269831712012-03-03T12:33:23.104-05:002012-03-03T12:33:23.104-05:00Powerful post - really. We do become connected don...Powerful post - really. We do become connected don't we. I'm challenging myself to do the same, to read and comment on as many as I can as well - knowing how meaningful these comments are to me.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13806780584522995159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-3412217158495555572012-03-03T10:51:29.621-05:002012-03-03T10:51:29.621-05:00I am also amazed that you commented on 137 blogs! ...I am also amazed that you commented on 137 blogs! I liked reading this post because I have also been thinking more intentionally about the comments that I leave this time. I am thinking of the comments I receive as almost mentor texts, thinking about how the comments make me feel so that I can keep that in mind while I am commenting. I also notice the comments leave on other's posts.Amanda Villagómezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119297811490732509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-62556355186354989962012-03-03T09:37:53.266-05:002012-03-03T09:37:53.266-05:00Commenting on 137 blogs...amazing! Thank you so mu...Commenting on 137 blogs...amazing! Thank you so much for all that you do.LeeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234310158011684692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-77862667058953733602012-03-03T09:27:24.338-05:002012-03-03T09:27:24.338-05:00You're amazing! The comments make a difference...You're amazing! The comments make a difference; I realize I have an audience. Thanks for commenting on my blog and for bringing this online community together.Maya Woodallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971543672776041394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-39576212484535545102012-03-02T22:53:09.282-05:002012-03-02T22:53:09.282-05:00The power of what you and Stacey have created over...The power of what you and Stacey have created over the years of doing the Slice of Life Challenge is amazing! And, speaking directly to you, I'm not sure you'll ever know how many lives you impacted just the other weekend at the Dublin Literacy Conference. I know non-bloggers, students, teachers, and bloggers -- all who are participating in the Challenge in their own way, even if it isn't linked to all the others.<br />Bit by bit, YOUR words are changing the world!<br />I'm so glad to join you and the rest of the community in this writing endeavor.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06549453373381775445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-42954915674251185892012-03-02T22:48:55.815-05:002012-03-02T22:48:55.815-05:00I remember the first time you commented on my blog...I remember the first time you commented on my blog, I walked on air and told everyone around me and the same when Stacey commented. You two are the rock stars of writing in my world. How cool that I feel I can talk to you and you read my thoughts. Thank you!elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-67935574831442428282012-03-02T22:26:35.135-05:002012-03-02T22:26:35.135-05:00I can't thank you (and Stacey) enough for host...I can't thank you (and Stacey) enough for hosting this challenge, inspiring the writers, encouraging the anxious, and supporting the brave. Never once have I left an evening spent within the SOLSC community un-touched! The way you describe the impact above is so eloquent and captures perfectly why I keep coming back! Thank YOU!jenb.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02474903426683085763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-69915494082474381912012-03-02T22:12:04.793-05:002012-03-02T22:12:04.793-05:00It is an amzing start - I too have been trying to ...It is an amzing start - I too have been trying to do as much reading and commenting as I can fit in. It is an amazing community you and Stacey have created.Juliann in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895551530087690102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-41307281176658226792012-03-02T21:43:14.965-05:002012-03-02T21:43:14.965-05:00Let's see if we can comment 137 times on your ...Let's see if we can comment 137 times on your post!!! I read posts on the first day of SOLS before I wrote my first. I needed the community's support!!!Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12535989955846532310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-71214373514799361422012-03-02T20:45:10.161-05:002012-03-02T20:45:10.161-05:00Ruth, you're inspiring. 137 responses yield a...Ruth, you're inspiring. 137 responses yield a much more lasting result than clothes neatly hung in closets. (At least I tell myself some version of that every day... ;)) But, I'm buying it. Thank you, also, for inspiring me to take my writing/life public. I talked with a colleague today who's slicing for the first time and she said, "Wow. I got a comment from Ruth. I can't believe it---I feel so special." The truth is, because you're so special we feel that way too. :)bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05205255058860911148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-6019517786744105462012-03-02T20:33:52.059-05:002012-03-02T20:33:52.059-05:00You are just amazing, Ruth! I am blessed to have ...You are just amazing, Ruth! I am blessed to have been able to see how you have grown over the years! Thanks for taking the time to read and respond to so many of us. This Slice of Life season is really outstanding. Such a tribute to you and Stacy!Kathy Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15048581226559774602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-73293947138456936352012-03-02T19:48:27.836-05:002012-03-02T19:48:27.836-05:00As a first time slicer, I enjoyed reading your com...As a first time slicer, I enjoyed reading your comments on my writing yesterday! You are right...words do matter and I (along with many others) appreciated yours! Thank you!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132042235993262800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-6727068888199625222012-03-02T19:46:04.769-05:002012-03-02T19:46:04.769-05:002 years ago, I started a blog because of you and S...2 years ago, I started a blog because of you and Stacey. I have been inspired by your story and your words nearly daily since then. I am honored to be part of this community and will do my best to join you in commenting to keep the community growing!Christy Rush-Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581876400990779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-20697194385627680282012-03-02T19:21:34.868-05:002012-03-02T19:21:34.868-05:00I agree, you are a rock star! I loved see your fin...I agree, you are a rock star! I loved see your fingerprints on posts I went to read and comment on--what a wonderful thing this challenge is. I'm so glad that I found it at just the right time. Thank you for lifting me (and 137 other slicers!) up!<br /><br />PS: How did that Thomas the Train domino go over with the little guy?Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-34146941514650245092012-03-02T19:09:05.191-05:002012-03-02T19:09:05.191-05:00It's still amazing to me how you two came toge...It's still amazing to me how you two came together and have written a book, have the blog, facebook, twitter and whatever else you do, which I know is so much more! Thank you! You are a mother, wife, friend at the same time you are doing all this! God has blessed you! Thanks for sharing your talents! Happy Slicing! :)Spricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543099413489004583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-40813345441961280982012-03-02T18:42:07.125-05:002012-03-02T18:42:07.125-05:00I appreciate that you took personal time to help m...I appreciate that you took personal time to help me set things up yesterday. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-54714689983734189232012-03-02T18:38:54.654-05:002012-03-02T18:38:54.654-05:00I have loved the comments you have left me. This i...I have loved the comments you have left me. This is my first SOL Challenge and it really helps to get those encouraging words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434368279171480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-17715254278740209932012-03-02T18:30:06.543-05:002012-03-02T18:30:06.543-05:00I'll say what I said on Twitter: you and Stace...I'll say what I said on Twitter: you and Stacey do so much so support teachers as writers, and Slice is just one manifestation of that.<br />KevinKevin Hodgsonhttp://dogtrax.edublogs.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-72543748629595142262012-03-02T18:10:57.002-05:002012-03-02T18:10:57.002-05:00Thank you for reminding me the power of words. So...Thank you for reminding me the power of words. Sometimes as educators we forget what power words really do have.<br /><br />Thank you too for taking the time to read as many posts as you did. Truly amazing that you read 137. I feel fortunate to be part of such a WONDERful community of writers!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575948320419227135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-81447014885211741092012-03-02T17:55:25.777-05:002012-03-02T17:55:25.777-05:00You have already done so much through setting up t...You have already done so much through setting up this challenge and bringing us all together. It is appreciated! THANK YOU! The ripple effect of what you've started in each of us is huge!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011661904689079860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-70334937758702081742012-03-02T17:35:55.257-05:002012-03-02T17:35:55.257-05:00I love that you are trying to do what you can do. ...I love that you are trying to do what you can do. I am excited that there are so many slicing, but wow, there are a lot. I guess I could say I'm reading & commenting as fast as I can! My laundry is still in the dryer! I just read this quote lately, Ruth: Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. ~Author Unknown I think that's part of what you're saying. If we all work together, people will be read and heard. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com