A Children’s Book by Will Conroy 1 Across the street from a little old golf course is the friendliest neighborhood in the world. Surrounded by beauty, filled with pride, the folks who live there are always outside. 2 With a left-turn blinker and a turn of the wheel, you too can see how the friendliest feels. 3 First there is Ms. Johnson, her smile so wide, her bakery cart parked to the side. She sells fresh treats, cookies and tarts,…
Wings went woosh! Head upside down. The funniest way to fly around town. – Early in the morning, Red was always seen flying upside down on his morning routine. – Red flapped to the diner, breakfast a piece of pie, then fluttered to the playground, feet pointed to the sky. – Other ducks were playing, gliding down the slide. Red always watched, but today decided to try. – Wings went woosh! Down the slide so fast. Joining the other ducks,…
When a Mom is done her week at work she should get a break. If you give a Mom a break, a break she will never take. If you give a Mom a break she will do the chores. she will throw the laundry in and mop the entire floor. If you give a Mom a break and everything is clean, she will find more to fit into her routine. If you give a Mom a break and all her…
A man approached a woman and said, “What a beautiful work of art.” She asked, “Do you know anything about it?” He replied, “From the beginning, let us start.” There is a story that many don’t know of a man in a boat in a storm long ago. On a dark, early morning a sailor set out, rowing blind and splashing about. He rode waves high and then down low, what he had in store he did not know. His…
Penguin: Heir to the throne! Heir to the throne! The King is gone, we are on our own! Miss Baboon: Not heir, you silly goose, AIR! The King is alive, quite well actually. But he has run out of air, his dryer died tragically. Penguin: Miss Baboon, I am a penguin… Miss Baboon: Stop! Let me stop you right there, nothing else matters, just our Majesty’s hair! We must find him more air, how or where I don’t care. Spare…
A crooked mug hung on the wall, hanging left, could it fall? Why left on the hook and not to the right? A mug like the others, it fit in, but not quite. Hanging free but awkwardly, his teacher wondered why it would be. Is this necessary? I’m calling his parents, I need a reason, I hope they share it. Well Miss, here it is, the crooked mug, here it sits. Can you tell me why your son is different?…
Henry jumped into bed as fast as he could. “Why is the world so big?” he asked. His Mom smiled. So you can explore all it has to offer. “Can I scuba dive?” he asked, pointing to his shelf full of toys. Yes you can, Henry. “Can I make it to the Olympics?” he asked. Yes you can, Henry. “What about a doctor? Can I be a doctor?” he asked. Yes you can, Henry. Henry pulled his covers up to…
How do you like to spend your day? Make sure you smile, laugh, and play. Take a deep breath, kick a ball, run here and there, have a good fall. Call a friend, maybe two. One of them will know what to do. Playgrounds, sports, drawing, and movies. Snacks desserts, and yummy smoothies. Too many choices, it could take awhile. Just make sure they make you smile. A smile is basically half a laugh, go one step further on my…
The fastest car revved and roared. Down the road, loud sounds soared. Hard right turn, screeching tires. Faster, faster! Winning requires speed and skill to be admired. One more lap, almost done. Faster, faster! Let’s see who won! A photo finish, what a race! The winner had the fastest pace!
Sonny! Come! Time for dinner. You need to eat, you look thinner. Sonny! Come! Want food, Sonny? Time to eat, leave the bunny. Why doesn’t she ever listen? Normal dogs are on a mission, when it’s time to chew, other dogs come in seconds, maybe two. Sonny! Come! Sonny! Come! I’m so done, this is dumb. Click, clack, click, clack. Here she is, look who’s back. Ready to eat? Take a seat. Sit, Sonny. Good girl. You’re still our favorite,…