Category Archives: Writing

No, that’s not a typo. That is what’s written on the sign that hangs above the entrance to the town’s historical main street. It’s in honor of the Dutch settlers who founded the city. They named it Nederland, because it reminded them of the flat lands of their home country, The Netherlands.             Right now,Continue reading “Welkom To Nederland”

The Spring Maiden Starting the year, she allows life to awaken Animals come out of hibernation She gives them a smile and lots of belly rubs And says hello to the newborn cubs The flowers bloom and she walks along their path She feels the earth begin to warm and lets out a laugh TheContinue reading “The Seasons”

Dear 10-year-old Gabby,             Hi, so you’re in 5th grade, right? I remember that year, very well even though I wish I didn’t. This has been a tough school year for you, hasn’t it? It’s your first year in middle school! That’s exciting, but also scary. You will lose some friends this year. You’ll realize that justContinue reading “Dear Myself,”