Ashley's Philosophy Corner

    "Oh the tormenting of the souls of those who do not find their niche! The poor children...oh, but the strength that they gain! So much wiser...so much fonder...so much more observant, and so much sharpened in their ability to see into the souls of other. And yet, such a troubled that past haunts them, such a twisted and sad story that eats away. It is not their fault, they did not deserve the part they were given as the odds and ends of the class of kids. And yet they received it...and yet they rose above. For when failure and defeat are the only things there to greet them at the end of the day, you can rest assured that it will not be long before it is triumph that becomes their title. In the end, that it is triumph that marks their wounded being. And isn't that what was meant to be our life here on this earth? You must see the bitter before you can see the sweet..."

--Macy Adams

Austin's Funnies Corner

    Swimmer:  "Are there any sharks in this bay?"

    Lifeguard:  "Not anymore. The crocodiles got 'em."

Alex's Random Awesome Corner

    Trust me, this is one link you HAVE to check out! :)

    This is most truly a website that is the best webiste in the world. Honestly. I saw only the tip of the iceberg, and I am ready to go out and make the world a better place. Don't hesitate, explore! The link commences to the TV commercial homepage, so you can select the one that would be most meaningful to you right then. I personally couldn't stop watching them because they were just so uplifting and wonderful.. It is the most worth it website...

    http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots

Anna's Great Literature Corner

This is a poem of mine, that was chosen to be published by "Creative Communications". I entered it into their contest, and they havne't decided the winners, but they've slected the few out of MANY to go in the book. This is my 'claim to fame'. :)

I Am A Mormon Pioneer

I am fierce and independent

I wonder what lies over the next mountain

I hear the cry of the baby that lies in the cold, hard ground

I see myself resting peacefully on soft grass, taking no thought of our diminishing flour sack

I want with my whole heart and soul to join with Zion

I am fierce and independent

I pretend my feet don’t ache with pain

I feel the coolness of a stream running down my back

I touch the bed I will never sleep in again

I worry for the safety of the children who skip gleefully at the sides of the wagon wheels

I cry to know we must all be broken to reach happiness

I am fierce and independent

I understand why some cannot go on

I say the Lord will carry us through, if we are willing to step into his arms

I dream my sisters gather Morning Glories in a meadow of flowers

I try to keep walking, even when my body tells me I want to stop

I hope that we shall reach the valley soon, and that we will find we are blessed with strength beyond ourselves

I am fierce and independent