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The main purpose of this blog is to explore the wonder of writing. I'm hoping kids of all ages (well, from 8 years old or so on up) will read it and try out some of my challenges. I'm having fun with it so far! -- Mathilda Wheeler, WW-
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Tag Archives: vulnerability
Allowing Inspiration In
“Windows: portals or barriers? Windows and waiting go together. A window is a stage, waiting for what will happen next.” –Henkes I was at my annual inspiration treat last weekend– the Western Washington University Children’s Literature Conference –where I heard Kevin … Continue reading
Posted in Idea Sparkers, writing
Tagged children's writing, hope, release, story, vulnerability, writing
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Connecting…the year of 2018 begins
This year, I’m going to connect. CONNECT. I think of people of course; relationship is the most important thing in the world to me. But I also think of magnets and snaps and shoelaces. I think of connecting the dots, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Sharing, writing
Tagged accountability, Bullet Journal, organization, Spirit, structure, vulnerability, word for the year, writing
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Open My Heart
Well, I never imagined I’d be the kind of blogger who posts twice a week (or even twice a month), but as my French maman would say, “Il n’faut pas exagérer quand même!” Translation: “Even so, one mustn’t exaggerate!” When … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged grief, Spirit, Threshold Choir, vulnerability, word for the year
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A Salute to Being Vulnerable
A great mentor in my life said, “Run yourself up a flagpole and see who salutes.” That’s energy and power, huh? I need to be who I am and not worry about pleasing others so much. And it … Continue reading