Nice guys finish last

George was alone in the stable when Curley's wife appeared in the doorway. Their eyes locked... She asked "Cat got your tongue?" She laughs "Your a tough nut to crack." Silence still from George. "Can you please talk? I'm always alone year in and year out." George replies "We can't talk. I don't want no problem with Curley. Better safe then sorry." Curley's wife storms off saying "I'll be back!" As she was leaving Lennie comes in like walking on egg shells. " George what's that saying again? When the going gets tough- The tough go fishing?" "Keep it simple, stupid... No its when the going gets tough, the tough get going." All of a sudden Curley walks in. George express " Look what the cat dragged in." "Better to keep your mouth shut and let everyone think you're a fool... because I'm tough as nails!" sharply replied Curley. "You said a mouthful. Didn't think you knew that many words." Curley started to get frustrated " Put your money where you mouth is!" George closed his fists "Bring it on! I'm going to give it 110%!" The battle royal started. Curley was handy but George was quick as a cat. During the heat of the battle Slim walks in. Slim jumps in and breaks up the fight. Both men said nothing; Curley was gone like the wind. "He can't win 'em all." says Slim as he leaves the bunk house. On his way out he passed Curley's Wife. " Told ya I'd be back. Can you leave Lennie? Two's a company, three is a crowd."

The Unforsaken Past

Chris Pond
123 Green Ave
Penticton, B.C.
V2A 3W1

February 10, 2011

Jim Smith
Mayor
Smalltown, British Columbia

Dear Sir:
With all due respect mayor destroy the evidence of Gunter Grass being a commandant of a concentration camp in Poland. Obviously his conscience feels guilty for the actions he committed during world war two. Gunter is constantly helping others, this shows that he didn't support Nazi Germany or it means he is trying to right his wrongs. I do feel for all the people that died in the concentration but everyone lost loved ones in the war. Gunter was just following orders he could of stood up to his own government but that would have resulted in his death. They would have just replaced him and those 15,000 people would have still died. He left his past behind him and become one of the best mayors of your small town. Mr.Grass has done many things for the community such as building the factory that employs many of the citizens. Also he gives many to various charity's and helps supports families that can't pay for their essential expenses. Mr.Mayor everyone have their secrets let him keep his. The town look up to him and this would just ruin the last few years he has left. He is making his peace, let him have it.

Sincerely, Chris Pond

What's the BIG Deal?

What's the big deal about grade twelve? Knowing that you almost have freedom? Is it the grad parties? Is it when you walk across the stage and prepare for the real world? Is it getting the highest GPA to get to university? Yes, grades are important but I believe the big deal of grade twelve is the friends you make throughout high school. So when you look back in your year book when years come to past, you have a forever lasting memory of each peer. Even if the memory is "remember in math class..." or "dude remember that night when..." Those are the things you'll remember. Not what teachers taught you. It'll be the people you meet, best friends or just classmates. Pieces of advice make friends not enemies, memories not regrets.