A selection of Bugs
Blending In
When Gina’s family moved and she had to go to a new school, she was concerned about making friends. Her mother told her, “Don’t make waves, just try to blend in . . .” Hard, when you’re orange . . .
Fluttery
Geta’s boyfriend said she seemed to be a little fluttery. “Not compared to politicians,” she replied . . .
Hard Case
Always in trouble, always skirting–and sometimes breaking–the law, everyone said Cletus was a real hard case . . .
As You Wish
When Buttercup told Westley they should only have two or three hundred children, he asked if she meant just the first year. When she said yes, Westley simply replied, “As you wish . . .”
Can’t Eat for Laughing
Suzy loved the Chinese Silk Flower nectar, but the wispy flower tickled her belly so bad she was heard telling her friends, “It’s delicious, but I can’t hardly eat for laughing . . .”