Slice of Life Posts
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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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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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Celebrations
Slice of Life Post for March 30, 2025 (8:28-8:59) by Barb Edler During the last two weekends, we have had the opportunity to celebrate a major birthday and help support a fundraiser for the Keokuk Homeless Alliance by attending a… Continue reading
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Reacher
Slice of Life Post for March 29, 2025 (7:56-8:27) Last night after watching a few basketball games, one that definitely did not end the way I wished, we watched the final episode of Reacher: Season Three. Just look at the… Continue reading
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Troubling Conversation
Slice of Life Post for March 28, 2025 (7:24-7:55) by Barb Edler It’s 7:30 and I’ve been working on revisions. Sometimes my mind veers into an abyss of despair. Friends disappoint, family worries, my face in the mirror, my inability… Continue reading
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 