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Finale

Today is the finale of the March Challenge. While endings can be difficult, we also have a new beginning. With the coming of spring and the month of April, I feel refreshed and will challenge myself to keep up my daily writing habit it all forms. I am inspired by calls to read and write poems for poetry month and am inspired by all the teacher-writers I encountered this month. Thank you to anyone and everyone who read and commented. Thank you to my #TeachWrite community for encouraging me to keep up my habit. Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for this platform and space to share.

Happy Spring and Happy Continued Writing!
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  1. AndreaMarch 31, 2019 at 7:47 PM

    I hope you are able to keep up the writing habit. I always have a hard time with it after the challenge is over. I like getting comments and getting to read other people's writing. Congratulations on making it through the month!

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  2. Heather OMarch 31, 2019 at 7:52 PM

    Hoping to keep it up on a better level than last year. It's been easier this year than last for sure. Congrats on finishing up.

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  3. SallyApril 1, 2019 at 8:10 AM

    Congrats!!!! I hope you are free April 11th - you are invited to my Slicer Orange Party! 4:30pm - wear orange and/or bring an orange snack to share! Time to celebrate!!

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