The week before Thanksgiving…Mr. Austin, a high school art teacher, was told that his funding was being cut in half due to budget cuts. The athletics department wasn’t being cut, just the arts. “Why?” Mr. Austin asked. “Because sports build … Continue reading
All this week, I will be featuring a cornucopia of Thanksgiving stories, poems, and illustrations for you to gobble up. Have any prompts/suggestions? I would love to hear them. Happy Turkey Day!
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Alex
Steve was awoken one October night by his dog’s whimpering. The clock said 3:12 am. The dog needed an emergency walk, and Steve had little choice but to take him on one. Steve reluctantly put on the clothes from the … Continue reading
Three Shih Tzus were present at Susanna’s birth, and each had a gift to bestow. The first dog presented her with unparalleled cuteness, the second with street smarts, and the third with good judgment of character. Her parents were surprisingly happy … Continue reading
Neil was terrified of socializing. Every time he attended a party he would stand quietly in the corner. A “successful” party was one at which he said more than the occasional monotone “Hi.” This impediment applied to other parts of … Continue reading
When a Betta fish is born, he and his brothers and sisters are split up from their mother so as to avoid being eaten. From the beginning, each Betta learns to fight for their lives. Once the babies are left … Continue reading
Delia was a young, single, witch looking for a great guy to spend her life with. Jacob was her current man. They had been out two times before, and she was really starting to like him. They both enjoyed slipping … Continue reading
A congressman from the great state of Illinois wanted to address the nation over rumors that he was having an extra-marital affair. This address went against the advice of his re-election team; especially that of Raj, his “P.R. Guru.” “Why … Continue reading
It has often been said that popular groups of girls think (using the term loosely) as a one. They use their oneness to collectively terrify the rest of the student population. They think no one can argue with their pretty … Continue reading
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