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Dear
Murray,
What are you thinking of doing for New Years? Have you
ever been to New York City to see the big giant ball drop
down from the sky?
From
an admirer
Dear
Admirer:
I've never given much thought to New Years. I'm usually in a
silent classroom as December turns to January. My new year
always begins on my birthday -- the last day of school --
when I look forward to a restful, quiet summer. But your
letter intrigues me: to be The Ball that bounces in the new
year in Times Square.... A three hundred fifty pound ball
falling into Times Square at midnight... Thank you, Admirer,
for that image!
Dear
Murray,
After doing a bit of investigating, I've come to realize
that I may be the only student in VTHS who hasn't seen you
in person. Is there a time when I can come visit you?
Signed,
Curious
Dear Curious:
You are welcome to visit any time except periods 3, 5, & 7.
I look forward to meeting you!
Murray:
I find it odd that when I send you an email---it goes
directly to Mr. Lightcap. Nevertheless, I remember some
years ago you were kidnapped by some hooligan students and
left for ransom. If I remember correctly, students stored
you in the woods in the back of the school. Can you please
recount this terrifying experience, as it might give hope to
other kidnapped foil balls who are being held captive right
this minute. Also, do you feel that Mr. Lightcap and room
106 can safely protect you?
Sincerely, ?KCA
Dear KCA:
Until I am able to get an address of my own, all my mail
goes to Mr. L’s school mailbox for me to answer. As for your
other question, I have been kidnapped twice from my
classroom. Both incidents
were traumatizing and horrific. I will not detail either
ordeal, as I believe such recountings serve only to
encourage others to engage in terroristic and bullying
behavior. Both incidents were resolved with cool heads, calm
demeanors, and patient detective work. As for feeling safe
in room 106... security is illusion. I accept what each new
moment brings, and try not to think about what each new
moment could bring.
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Dear Murray ....
I have noticed that winter is arriving very
quickly and the birds that I feed daily are not
coming around. If I plant bird seed, will I get
new birds?
Lottsa luv ...
the bird lady
Dear Bird Lady:
Jacques Deval, the French writer and director,
wrote “God loved the birds and invented trees.
Man loved the birds and invented cages.” Though
no birds grow from seeds, planting a tree will
help keep you sky-high in birds for a long time. |
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