Derek brought a yo-yo and thought it would be great. Doing lots of yo-yo tricks, he felt sure was his fate. But Derek’s brand new yo-yo didn’t want to play and wouldn’t roll back up the string — there simply was no way! Still, Derek tried to make it work till finally he did learnContinue reading “No Return”
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The Lesson of the Hula-hoop
Sandy had a hula-hoop and all she did each day was stand around and hula-hoop, her only form of play. The trouble was the silly girl went to the extreme. She hula-hooped so very much, she make her mother scream! “SANDY, PUT THAT THING AWAY! YOU NEED TO CLEAN YOUR ROOM! GIVE ME THAT DARNContinue reading “The Lesson of the Hula-hoop”
Math’s No Fun
My teacher is the strangest one cause she says math is really fun. She smiles when adding on the board just like each number is adored. In lots of ways, I think it’s sad her sense of fun is just so bad. Three plus three and eight plus eight are no fun —I’d sooner skate.Continue reading “Math’s No Fun”
Possibilities
Some things are just impossible and make me want to cry because I cannot do those things no matter how I try. For example, yesterday, my arms I flapped and flapped but could not lift up from the ground like birds — so I felt trapped! Then I thought I’d dig a den and liveContinue reading “Possibilities”
The Day After Groundhog’s Day
It’s February third today, and in my den I plan to stay. I’m scared to venture out my door! My poor, old nerves can stand no more! On the second, yesterday, I thought I’d go outside and play, so from my den I happily walked — the scene before me left me shocked! Fifty cameras,Continue reading “The Day After Groundhog’s Day”
Class Discussions
Teacher made us read a book that I thought was a bore, so reading every single page was nothing but a chore. The characters were really dumb. In fact, there were three bears, and a girl named Goldilocks who sat in all their chairs. She ate some of their porridge and slept in Baby’s bed,Continue reading “Class Discussions”
Poor Sammy
My turtle died just yesterday, which really made me cry. I could not understand why God would make my turtle die. My mom told me poor Sammy would be happier in Heaven, and so we held a funeral around the hour of seven. Three kids arrived with flowers and that sure did make me glad.Continue reading “Poor Sammy”
My Meal
I wish that I could shop for food — that really would be grand, because I’d simply pass right by the food that I can’t stand. Carrots, broccoli, turnips, beets would not come through our door, and neither would those Brussel sprouts I really do abhor! White fish, blue fish, yucky cod, again I’d neverContinue reading “My Meal”
Worries
My mom says I’m a worry wart. I worry through the days. I worry bout the strangest things — my mom says it’s a phase. I worry that the dog next door won’t like me anymore. I worry that my hockey team won’t ever make a score. I worry that the frosted flakes next morningContinue reading “Worries”
My New Year’s Resolutions
My New Year’s Resolutions, are right here on this list, and judging by the number, there’s nothing that I’ve missed. I’ve said I’ll walk the dog each day and pick up all his poo. I’ve vowed I’ll get my homework done and even study too. I’ve promised I’ll no longer tease my little brother, Jake.Continue reading “My New Year’s Resolutions”
The Lonely Meatball 