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My father has a genuine pedigreed pet rock. It comes from a long line of famous rocks. Its ancestors are found among the rubble of the pyramids and the Great Wall of China. Continue Reading

When I read papers, text messages, e-mails and so on I frequently find myself thinking, “Do you even remember how to write?” It’s a sad day when people don’t use proper English. Continue Reading

Way back in December I didn’t know what it was like to have a sister. All I had ever had were brothers. When I learned that my family would be hosting our eighth exchange student, I was more than excited. The fact that I was going to have a new sister fascinated me. Before Siri came to live with us I didn’t know what it felt like to be able to have someone that close to you. Continue Reading

If you’ve been outside recently, you may have noticed that the weather is warmer than the month of March usually brings. The weather forecast shouldn’t be saying 65 degrees on March 13. With the melting of the snow, it’s finally time to embrace the upcoming spring whether it be reluctantly or not. Continue Reading

As I looked out my window last Monday and saw all that beautiful glistening snow, I was jumping for joy. I could barely see out my window, the snow was so thick. Finally, my blizzard was here. Continue Reading

In anticipation of the weekend ahead, I developed a severe case of Birkie Fever this past week. The American Birkenbiner/Kortelopet took place last weekend; it was as exciting as ever.
My dad and my brother, Dylan, skied the 54-kilometer race (the Birkie), while my friend, Zach, and I skied the 23K race (the Korte). In order to ski the Birkie, you must be 18. Sadly, I am not 18, so I have to participate in the Korte instead. Continue Reading

I keep hearing it on the news, over and over again about how lucky we are this year to be having a mild winter. Apparently, we are supposed to be happy. Continue Reading

This past week was Snoball week at DLHS. The week was filled with dress up days and craziness.
The week went by with classy day, blaze orange and camo day, red and white day, backpack day and tie dye Friday. I find it odd that we were allowed to have a backpack day when we aren’t allowed to carry backpacks in school. Some people dressed up and some people didn’t. The whole week led up the Snoball dance. I wasn’t going to go, but then Siri and our friend Julia convinced me to go. Continue Reading

As some of you may know, I will be spending a year abroad next year. I’m headed to Chile through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Continue Reading