On December 8, our Creative Writing Lab students (AKA the Budding Bloggers) paid a visit to The Pirate Store in Oakland. This store is a clever disguise for 826 Valencia, a terrific nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to eighteen with their creative and expository writing skills. They also have a range of programs to help teachers inspire their…
The Pines family bought a new house in a lovely neighborhood. The town was normal but not the house. Tommie, a 9-year-old boy moved into the house with his little sister, 6-year-old Elly and his mom and dad. They had been in the car for seven hours and were exhausted. When they arrived, Tommie got goosebumps going all through his body. They…
Different people are special. Important people are respected. Valued lives are decreasing. Encouraged people fought for their rights. Races of minorities are increasing. Suffering badly needs to stop. Encouraging disrespect is increasing.
Fear is what calls my name As I walk in the dark. Fear is what haunts my dreams As I sleep. Fear is fear.
People working together Everyone is respectful and kind Amazing people together as one Calmness puts aside our differences Enjoyable peace throughout the world
Orange fire, dancing in the wind. Blue sky, joy inside. Salty ocean breeze, relaxed and calm. Swaying trees, in peace with the earth. Sparkling geode, loved and valued. Flying birds, freedom and happiness. Running water, playful and cold. Pictures in clouds, imagination runs free and wild. Pale moon, safe place to curl up. Yellow gold sun, warm inside.
Black. White. Muslim. Latino. Asian. Korean. Haitian. African. Or whatever. We’re all people no matter what. You can look different, act different, but we’re all still people. You’re extraordinary by being yourself. Being yourself is better than not being yourself. When you’re pretending to be someone you’re not, you feel empty, sad, and hollow. When you are yourself you feel joyful inside.…
Chapter 1 Olivia was an ordinary girl. She lived with her baby brother, big sister and big brother and Mom and Dad. She had black eyes and black hair and she loved purple. It all began when her friend Genesis’ planet got destroyed and she was sent to Olivia’s planet where it was safe. Genesis…
One day Cory was in her garden looking for wish flowers. They were magical flowers; you make a wish, and it comes true. Unfortunately, there were no more flowers. So that meant she had to go to the Mountain of Lava, but that was a long way so she needed to pack. She packed…
Colleen Beery shared recently a ritual of gathering stones from the places we go on travels during the summer. In the fall, we all bring together our own individual stones and varied waters to the altar, and we create something natural and beautiful. When I watch how FCC San Rafael moves within its community, I…