I borrowed this structure from Elisabeth who borrowed it from Erika:
5 Smiles:
- Puzzling with Lily
- Talking books with Teddy
- Playing “Swat the Word” with Ruthie
- Meeting our new grandpup, Dottie
- Attending Roots Tech with the grands’ other grandma, GrandmaBarb
4 Words:
- Drippy (the current state of my nose)
- Delighted (watching the snow fall)
- Disappointed (that so many RootsTech sessions I want to attend begin at the same time)
- Determined (to start organizing my digital photos)
3 Weekend Plans:
- Final day at RootsTech
- Sunday dinner at Grandma Barb’s house with son’s family and Aunt Amy
- Pumpkin chocolate chip bread baking with the grands
2 Things I Learned:
- Time to partner with AI as I write family history stories
- Chicken soup soothes the body and soul
1 Goal for Next Week:
- Polish my presentation for Saturday’s Family History Discovery Day
Thank
you, Two Writing Teachers, for creating this challenge and providing the
space and support for us year after year. And thanks to this magnificent
community for sharing stories with me and encouraging my writing life.
Oh, this is a fun structure -- I need to try out more fun things like this, especially as the month goes on! Now I want some pumpkin chocolate chip bread -- and I'm impressed you're still delighted by the falling snow in March :)
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ReplyDeleteIt is surprising how a simple structure helps us get so much meaning into our writing. Love the smiles, sorry drippy is one of your words for now, I can smell the bread and chicken soup!
Diane … again
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You were part of this slice!
I love all the ways you made the items in each list parallel--the alliteration in 4 words, the use of names with the 5 smiles, .... Now I want to try out this structure, just so I can try to emulate your craft!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you used this structure! I enjoyed reading about your week through this format. Clever alliteration with your 4 words! The pumpkin chocolate chip bread sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this nice structure, it does make for a great weekend reflection. And it reveals such a rich life!
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