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Think of a person in your life and write a paragraph listing what they have taught you. Use Smarsh's paragraphs as a stylistic model.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
169-170: Lessons learned
Think of a person in your life and write a paragraph listing what they have taught you. Use Smarsh's paragraphs as a stylistic model.
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From Mom: How to read more about a book than the words actually say. How to get through the grocery store and have a weeks’ worth of food in under thirty minutes. The way to motivate yourself to run in the ninety-degree heat in the middle of the day. How you are supposed to treat a lady (no matter the circumstances). The true way to care for a loved one. How to always have a presentable house when you have guests, even if it is only for a few short minutes. How to be quiet and thoughtful, rather than loud and rambunctious. The way to manage your bank account so you can enjoy yourself on the weekend. How to use the struggles of your life to make yourself stronger. How to appreciate the things you have, and how to work to be able to get the things you want. The way to sit up straight, and always look a person in the eye when they are speaking to you. How to eat properly, without putting your elbows on the table. How to give one hundred percent in all things that I do. Above all else: In life, if you love God and everyone around you, everything will work out just fine.
ReplyDeleteFrom Mom: How important family is to protect and yet how much family can betray you. The way I should treat strangers with respect, regardless of how they look. Understanding the importance of knowing how to take care of myself before I try to help others. The funny way to check how cooked spaghetti is, by throwing it on the ceiling. How to avoid lunch traffic in Duncan and find the best way through town. Knowing how to apply basic first aid for multiple situations. Learning how to find the best deals in town, through the magic of coupon hunting. How to never settle for anything that does not make me as happy as I want to be. Lastly, but most certainly not least, how to continue being happy no matter what circumstances life throws my way.
ReplyDeleteFrom Stepdad: How to kill a wasp without hesitation. Driving a standard is so much more gratifying than an automatic. The actual measurements of a 2 x 4 (1.5 x 3.5.) Do not say anything in front of your kids that you do not want them to repeat. Cats are cool, but dogs will go on adventures with you. It is always better to put others before yourself. The best way to relax after a long day of hard work is to have a nice dinner with your family. We do not lie. We do not steal. If you said you would, you will. There is always someone you know watching, whether that is good or bad in the current situation. Make your mother happy, it makes everyone's day better. A little bit goes a long way. The process of changing the ignition switch in my 1970 GMC. If there is a problem, address the issue before it goes too far. A short phone call makes all the difference. Scars do not last forever, but the memories do. When you do not know what you are doing, ask for help. Finally, the best nachos are just chips with shredded cheese melted over them in the microwave.
ReplyDeleteThis was Adeline Daniel!! Sorry I forgot to put my name!
DeleteFrom Dad: How to keep your cool during stressful times. The importance of being honest with yourself and others. How to shoot a gun. How to not drive like an idiot. How to speak well. How to carry yourself in any room. The rule of thirds. The best times in life to yell. How to apologize. How to own your mistakes. How to paint a house. How to treat a woman. The importance of savings. How to live a life without regret.
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