Monthly Archives: September 2013

A Purple Balloon

Posted on September 29, 2013 by janisselbyjones

I was inspired by the incredible ideas shared at the San Diego Area Writing Project’s Fall Conference yesterday morning, and my mind was reeling as I stopped at my favorite Carlsbad beach on the way home. I didn’t expect to … Continue reading →

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“Talking About…” A Nonfiction Mentor Text

Posted on September 23, 2013 by janisselbyjones

I wrote the article that follows in the spring of 2011. I am finally sharing it here for the first time as my contribution to SDAWP’s #113texts Mentor Text Challenge. I realize that this is more timely than ever with … Continue reading →

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A Succulent Garden

Posted on September 14, 2013 by janisselbyjones

Succulents fascinate me, and over the years, my husband and I have collected a wide-variety of the unusual plants. Many thrive in terracotta pots on our front deck while others flourish in containers arranged on the flagstone patio out back. … Continue reading →

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A Soft Serve Education

Posted on September 7, 2013 by janisselbyjones

August 19, 2013 was the Monday before school started in Oceanside. Consequently, it was a day filled with jitters for students and teachers as they anticipated all the possibilities of a new school year. That Monday was also National Soft … Continue reading →

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