This morning a backyard cacophony of chirps and tweets greeted me as I got ready for my shower. The birds are back to their early morning concerts, and that can only mean one thing – It’s Slice of Life Challenge time!

Thirty-one days…

• of blog posts
• of looking for ideas
• of noticing small moments
• of the stress of posting before midnight
• of pushing myself
• of reading other writers’ posts
• of learning
• of pondering
• of growth

The list could go on. This yearly challenge excites me, scares me, and inspires me as a writer, a teacher, and a lifelong learner. I hope you will follow me on this month-long journey.