tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post7706661870773020843..comments2024-03-19T05:26:04.770-04:00Comments on A Year of Reading: #nerdlution writing for todayMary Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-18087324362389821702013-12-19T23:45:46.946-05:002013-12-19T23:45:46.946-05:00The power of the veer is great. Perhaps the calcul...The power of the veer is great. Perhaps the calculated veer helps us keep up our routine! I also love how you are writing for 30 minutes a day and just find surprises along the way. Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-5084666904058938302013-12-18T23:28:20.634-05:002013-12-18T23:28:20.634-05:00I love that you started out setting the scene with...I love that you started out setting the scene with the birthday cake but we didn't find out it was for breakfast until a few lines in. It made me smile.<br />I also enjoyed your reflections on veering. When I was in college I was briefly part of a program for high-GPA students that was supposed to funnel us to awards like Rhodes Scholarships, etc. I stopped going when they asked us to write a 10-year plan of our goals and detailed information on how we'd get there...I knew I wanted to be open to veers. As it turned out, I couldn't possibly have imagined in 2006 the things I've done and where I am now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-29246926401130998982013-12-18T21:33:58.597-05:002013-12-18T21:33:58.597-05:00Several important lessons for me in your post and ...Several important lessons for me in your post and constant reminders to veer as well as sitting down when I don't have any ideas to write about. Allowing myself to have that surprise thank you!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-27918757435077731462013-12-18T15:07:05.789-05:002013-12-18T15:07:05.789-05:00Thanks for sharing all the surprises your veering ...Thanks for sharing all the surprises your veering lead to, Mary Lee. You put it so well--your words, and actions, brought a smile to my face! <br /><br />My word for this past year has been "Surprise"--If you go here (see below), you will find a link to a talk on the subject by Tania Luna. I think you can relate to her attitude... <br /><br />http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/39443208437/beginnings-goals-surprise-inspired-by-tania <br /><br />A dear friend of mine introduced our family to the idea of enjoying birthday cake first thing in the morning--giving us permission to veer, just like you gave yourself. A toast to veering and where it leads! <br /><br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608709109853440492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-65930864892082563212013-12-18T14:59:50.620-05:002013-12-18T14:59:50.620-05:00Happy Birthday Mary Lee! I love "the power of...Happy Birthday Mary Lee! I love "the power of...the routine and the veer"!!! So true..I totally get that. You've put into words what I've been feeling lately. I strive using routines, but need permission to veer and accept that. Thank you! I'm going to print this post and keep it. Thank you for writing. Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-65569302413937975922013-12-18T10:02:31.379-05:002013-12-18T10:02:31.379-05:00Happy birthday, Mary Lee! Here's to another ye...Happy birthday, Mary Lee! Here's to another year of surprising writing!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-53107543542306228752013-12-18T07:42:38.638-05:002013-12-18T07:42:38.638-05:00I love this - the permission to veer. So much good...I love this - the permission to veer. So much good can come of that. And I love that I'm not the only adult who enjoys birthday cake for breakfast. :) Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-7991097234583626062013-12-18T07:32:37.892-05:002013-12-18T07:32:37.892-05:00I love that advice - to just start writing and see...I love that advice - to just start writing and see what happens. We say that to our students all the time, but we don't always do it ourselves!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-84752209289704591772013-12-18T07:18:36.390-05:002013-12-18T07:18:36.390-05:00Love your thinking in this post, Mary Lee! Cooking...Love your thinking in this post, Mary Lee! Cooking with students is always fun. I agree, permission to veer is so important, especially if it means having birthday cake for breakfast. Hope you had a happy one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-6504253892361278032013-12-18T07:04:27.436-05:002013-12-18T07:04:27.436-05:00I'm finding this permission to veer results in...I'm finding this permission to veer results in great surprises as well, especially in writing. This post reminds me of my great love for snacks. (salty, sweet, healthy...I love them all!) I find snacking indulgent. My kids know that I'm feeling in a "Yes" mood when I break out the cheese, crackers, and pepperoni for dinner. Usually, our best moments come when we are eating such a dinner. Great reminders in your post today! Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470220603745815384noreply@blogger.com