Cliches

George was alone in the stable when Curley's wife appeared in the doorway. Their eyes locked like the apple of his eye. She stuck out like a sore thumb. They talked until they were blue in the face, but George knew if he got caught he’d never see the light of day again. George ran for the hills. In a Blink of an eye, Curley saw him creep out of the barn. It was like a deer in headlights. George had shot himself in the foot. He was in trouble. All hell broke loose as the two began to fight. It was raining cats and dogs. Curley’s wife came out and slapped them both on the back. That they were acting like a bunch of hooligans. George was fired for the incident. With not a penny to his name, he took off like a heard of turtles to look for a new job. He searched like there was no tomorrow. For George, its hard finding jobs anywhere when he has to look after Lennie. See Lennie is dumber than a box of rocks. His elevator doesn’t quite reach the top floor. Lennie likes to make mountains out of mole hills, which make George’s blood, boil. Money doesn’t grow on trees, So they better find a new ranch to work on Lickety- split quick.

A Moral Dilemma

Karen Taras
123

Green Ave

Penticton, B.C.
V2A 3W1

September 22, 2011

Jim Smith
Mayor
Penticton, British Columbia
Dear Sir:

The shocking news of Gunter Grass, I would have never seen it coming. What a wonderful man he is today. All the good things he’s doing for our village, I believe this evidence should remain a secret. If the news of Gunter Grass was exposed, the village would go to pieces before our eyes. The Second World War was a time of brainwashing. If Gunter Grass was brainwashed, he may not have chosen to be a commandant of a concentration camp himself, but to stay alive. He is now making his horrifying procedures right by helping out people of the village, and donating moneys, also he has taken the roll of Mayor. Gunter Grass is now 92 years old, if he is not capable of dictating a village of 1000 people, he will surely not be able to conduct chilling events as he once did of 15,000. A close eye should be kept on him to ensure that, but he’s astounding with his children and grandchildren. He now has to take a more responsible care for the children due to the death of his wife 6 years ago. He dearly misses his wife and needs to hold everything related to her close to his heart. No harmful signs of Gunter Grass have been reported since 1945. I believe this man should go on about his life as he has for the past 60 years and do more great things. Evidence of the past should be exterminated. And our village shall remain at peace.

Sincerely,

Karen Taras

Grade 12

Today is a day which I will remember for the rest of my life. Graduation. Walking across that stage is not the end for us, but really just the beginning of the worst days ever, reality. Paying bills, cooking our own dinners, getting a job, doing our laundry! Everything is going to be new, the responsibilities and the expectations to succeed are crucial. Getting to this point took forever, but looking back only takes a second. And I will carry the memories and the moments Princess Margaret has given me for the rest of my life. Maggie has been the place of all my firsts, and made me the person I am today.