#sol18 Getting Ready

" Write as if you are talking to someone. It works. Don't put on any fancy phrases or accents or things you wouldn't say in real life." ~~~Maeve Binchy~~~ I need these words this morning. I was going to save them for Thursday (You know what Thursday is? Right?) But I need them today. I've been getting myself ready for the Slice of Life Challenge this week. And for some reason, I thought I needed some fancy way of writing about it this morning. I tried some poetry (I can't force poetry). I tried being inspirational (That sounded really fake). I looked through my notebook trying to find something to slice about. And then I found the quote. And she's right. So. Here's what I've been doing to get ready: I've read through some old blog posts, especially the ones I write on March 1st. I think introductions are important and I like to introduce Chloe and me on that day so people know who we