Cure for Shyness
Lily, always shy, took the advice of one of the “popular” girls at school and decided to fight shyness with bold for the Prom. She hoped she hadn’t gone too far . . .
Name Change
When Johnnelle heard that the Washington Redskins had had their Redskins name and logo trademarks cancelled–supposedly five Native Americans were offended–she emailed the club explaining that she had gone on Facebook and Twitter to poll her fellow butterflies. Turns out none objected to having a major football club (pointy ball, not round) named after them. The name “The Butterflies” was theirs for the taking . . .
Blues Singer
Chloe had applied for a job as a Blues vocalist for Al Gore and his Band The AlGoreRhythms. Al said just because he was politically blue didn’t mean they were into the blues and suggested she might try for a late night weekly blues gig with NPR . . .
Facing Her Fears
Kinsey, trying to take to heart her therapist’s guidance about facing her fears, especially the irrational ones, finally let hunger overcome the fear. She knew there shouldn’t be Venus Fly Traps in Northern Idaho, but then again, there shouldn’t be pythons in the Florida Everglades or alligators in the New York Sewers . . .
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
As Joan and her family heard the rattle and roar of the diesel-powered tractors with huge bat-wing mowers get closer, she couldn’t help but think, they’re at it again–mass murder. The county said they were just keeping the grass in the ditches short, but for any flower taller than three inches; it was off with their heads! Before it was too late, she tried to get the family to sing the old 60’s folk song, “Where have all the flowers gone. . . “
