Barb Edler
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Dismantling Education
Slice of Life Post for July 15, 2025, by Barb Edler As a young teacher, I was fortunate to learn from marvelous instructors from the Iowa Writing Project, an opportunity provided by the Grant Wood AEA located in Cedar Rapids,… Continue reading
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Day Travel
Slice of Life Post for June 24, 2025, by Barb Edler I love traveling on the train from Macomb, Illinois to Chicago. The train departs at 7 a.m. and arrives before 11 a.m. A short hike down Adams Street takes… Continue reading
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Teaching: A Summer Adventure
Slice of Life Post for June 17, 2025, by Barb Edler I got a call in May while driving home from shopping in Burlington which I let it go to voicemail as I figured it was a Robo call, but… Continue reading
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Last Week of May 2025: Proud Moments……then Kerplunk.
Slice of Life Post for June 3, 2025, by Barb Edler The first thing I remember being proud about was my wonderful mother. Debating who had the best mom was actually a childhood discussion. No one I knew had a… Continue reading
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A Few Captured Moments of Joy
A Slice of Life Post for May 20, 2025, by Barb Edler What do we miss when we’re busy trying to capture images with our cameras, etc.? A compelling question I continue to ponder. Recently, I have enjoyed a few… Continue reading
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For the Love of Birds
Slice of Life Post for May 6, 2025 by Barb Edler Today is beautiful. The sun is shining, the temperature is perfect, and there are no annoying bugs to ruin this spectacular day. One of the best things about where… Continue reading
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Redbud Trees & Spring
Slice of Life Post for April 22, 2025, by Barb Edler I’ve been fighting for the past few days with my husband. He owes me an apology that I am sure I will not receive. Asshole! Should I get a… Continue reading
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Learning Hay(na)ku
Slice of Life Post for April 8, 2025, by Barb Edler Last Saturday I went to a Poetry Palooza event at Grandview University in Des Moines, IA. The first workshop I attended was given by Vince Gotera, Iowa’s Poet Laureate.… Continue reading
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Tuesday Night Euchre
Slice of Life Post for April 1, 2025, by Barb Edler I’m a fool to even show up at the Southside Boat Club to play cards on a Tuesday night because the cards have abandoned me. I wouldn’t know what… Continue reading
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Snoozing: A Final Thankful Slice
Slice of Life Post for March 31, 2025, (9:00 -9:31 p.m.) by Barb Edler “Are you awake?” “I am now.” So goes the conversation between my husband and I as we try to view shows on our reclining couch. Last… Continue reading
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 