Chores – The Lonely Meatball

Drying Dishes

Dan asks to dry the dishes, at least six times a year, and so his mother lets him, despite apparent fear. With care he stands there drying; the dear boy will not stop, and then it finally happens — some dishes he will drop. “I’m sorry,” he will stammer. “How it happened, I can’t guess.Continue reading “Drying Dishes”

Cleaning My Room

The reason that I’m mad today is cause my mom won’t let me play until my room is neat and clean. That’s why I think my mom is mean. And so I’m standing by my bed; my piles of junk fill me with dread. What to do with all this stuff makes my decisions reallyContinue reading “Cleaning My Room”