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A Connecticut Snowflake Comes Out to Play
As far as I can remember, I have not liked cold weather. And I have my own reasons for it. My birthday falls in the summer, so you can say it's in my DNA.
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Wandering, Wondering
Imagine being lost in a large bookstore when you were little. You are surrounded by pictures, puzzles, book covers, and other unfamiliar things. It's a strange place, where so many stories live, including magic, mystery, and science. This array was what caught your attention when your parents were only there to buy some paper. After a while, you lose sight of your parents or they lose sight of you. You think for a moment, about what to do and run around; the place seems so significant to you. After thinking for a while you give up the fight and wait by the entrance.
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Misery Loves Company
“People who are hurting tend to hurt other people,” my mom says while holding me close and listening to me cry about the day's events. “Why?” I ask in between sobs. “Because they are just unhappy with their own lives and feel miserable, they choose to make other people feel bad about themselves. It’s a vicious cycle, and misery loves company.”
