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Tonight's Poet Corner: Introspection

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So. I'm focusing on investigative journalism with my juniors. I'm making sure my sophomores can handle Of Mice and Men. I just adapted one of my favorite movies into a stage play and read it with my theater company (and got to play the main character). I then got to socialize with some good friends (and new friends, too). And now I. Am. Sleepy. But what else is new? Have a great night and a great weekend, everyone.

Freeform Friday: The Cynic's Answer

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The Cynic's Answer by Belinda Roddie “It’s impossible,” Said pride. "It’s risky," Said experience. “It’s pointless,” Said reason. “Give it a try,” Whispered the heart. -Unknown Response The heart was drunk again, cross-legged on a stool that swiveled like the world on fire. And when it told me to "hold its beer," I was immediately vigilant. Because I knew it was impossible, it was risky, and it was pointless. But only Reason said these, and I could trust her because she was beautiful, and she dressed well, and most importantly, as she called the heart a cab, she knew when it was time to go to bed for the night, before the heart, God forbid, broke something in the fall.

Today's Ten Word Tale: End Of The Line

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End Of The Line by Belinda Roddie The train's last stop was right where my father died.