THE CARDINAL AND THE OWL By Walker Toppins 2023 The Cardinal and the Owl As the cardinal flew over the golden fields of corn, We have to begin to mourn, The cardinal met a new freind, A freind ship that will never bend, As she met the owl, Those we love don’t go away, . They walk with us every day, Unseen, unheard, But always near Still loved Still missed And very dear As they reunited The vows of freind ship and love Were recited When the trip begin She had no true freind As she met the owl, Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day Unseen Un heard But always near Still loved Still missed And very dear, Strawberry, Blueberry Many more that very, Fields they flew over As the land formation changed, Grass changed to boulder, Wing on wing , She remember not long ago, When the cardinal met the owl, Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen Un heard But Always near, Still loved Still missed And very dear They lived together for a life The cardinal as the owl’s wife As they lived in one home, With children’s hair to comb With the boulders disappearing, We find the pain unbarring, So does she when she remembers When she lost the owl Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day Unseen unheard But always near Still loved Still missed And very dear As the cardinal sits with the owl on a perch Of an old birch The owl says ‘’We will fly high, And fly while others pass by.’’ And the cardinal says ‘’As we fly into the abyss’ Others will be missed’’ They flew as she remembered When she flew with the owl, Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen unheard but always near Still loved Still missed And very dear Same with the owl and the cardinal

A little one-room wooden house on the Great Plain of Kansas. It is very simple. Everything around is gray, even the grass is gray, and even the little garden in which the little window of the house looks out is gray. There are no trees or flowers around.

Era uma vez... 1. Uma casa nessa casa tinha um gato e uma toca 2.Nessa toca tinha um rato, e nesse rato tinha uma fome intensa 3.Mas essa toca ficava em baixo de uma mesa e a toca ficava dentro da casa , e o problema era que nesta casa tinha o gato ne 4.E esse gato era apelidado de comilão porque esse gato era o gato mais comilão e gordo do bairro 5.E o rato ficava morrendo de medo de ser mastigado ,ingolido defecado por aquele enorme monstro gordo com orelhas pontudas. 6.Um dia humanos e gatos estavam jantando 7.O rato esperto ,com muito cuidado foi ate um pedaço e queijo da sobra do jantar por que tinha acabado o kit sobreviverncia do rato 8.Kit sobrevivência do rato era 4 trinagulos de queijo e um pote de leite q ele tinha roubado do gato 9.O kit acabou o rato ficou deseperado por isso que ele foi pegar aquele queijo por que um pedacinho de queijo já da para um ano interio por que o rato nem e tao grando assim 10.Quando o rato estava voltando para atoca o gato viu o rato entrando 11.O ratoabriu a porta da tocae sentiu um suor em suas costas ,quando foi olhar para tras viu o gato preparado para agarra lo 12.O rato correu entre os pes das mesas o gato o seguiu e bateu a cabeça no pe da mesa o rato deu uma OlE no gato entrou na toca e o gato não conseguiu entrar 13.Chegou a hora de dormir o rato ficou a noite enteira acordado e então achou que o gato estava dormindo ,so que o gato estava na porta da toca so esperando aquele pequeno animal sair de la para devora lo , o arto e o gato engoliu e o rato nunca mais precisou passar fome na vida do ceu nem da terra. FIM...

"Brave Barkley's Big Adventure" tells the tale of Barkley, a courageous dog from the town of Pawsington. When he hears a cry from the enchanted forest, Barkley embarks on a daring adventure to help a lost rabbit named Rosie. Throughout the journey, Barkley's bravery and kindness shine as they face challenges together. The story concludes with Barkley becoming a hero in Pawsington, inspiring young readers to be brave and kind in their own adventures. The narrative combines enchanting descriptions, moral values, and moments of triumph to engage and educate young children.

Emma's Mom works at the CDC as a virologist and she eavesdrops on a conversation that her parents have about a containment issue at work. This conversation ends up scaring Emma and she wishes she hadn't eavesdropped.

Girl is at home talking to her mom in the kitchen with a backpack

Carrington is a kind-hearted girl who loves to share the Fruits of the Spirit with everyone around her. Alongside her friends Ayden, Cyrus, Rayne, and Zaine, she embarks on daily adventures that showcase love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Each day, Carrington finds ways to demonstrate these virtues in her school, home, and community. Whether she’s helping a friend in need, showing patience with her younger siblings, or spreading joy with a simple smile, Carrington’s heart shines brightly with God’s love. Through fun and meaningful experiences, Carrington and her friends learn that living out the Fruits of the Spirit brings them closer to God and makes the world a better place. Join Carrington and her friends in this delightful story that inspires young hearts to grow in faith and kindness every day.

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Seven year old Riley is becoming a big sister. After her mom gives birth though, Riley notices changes in her mom. Her mom is more tired, cries more often, and has a shorter temper with Riley and her dad. Her dad tells her her mom has postpartum depression and that they need to support her right now. Riley chips in more with household chores. Her mom goes to the doctor, gets on medication, starts therapy, and joins a support group. Months goes by and Riley notices her mom getting better. Finally one day, her mom asks if she wants to have a girl's day. They bake cookies and go to the park. Riley is glad to have her mom back

1. John Jr and Nazut went on an exploration of their neighborhood. John Jr stumbled upon a Visa Versa Japanese Backward ticking watch. John Jr puts it on and then he and Nazut are Hippies in 1969. They are at a crowded music festival called Woodstock. Janis Joplin gets on stage and starts playing Mercedes Benz. John Jr and Nuzut loved that song and started singing along. The watch Jimi Hendrix play. 2. John Jr removes the watch and the he and Nazut are back in the neighborhood walking. Nazut then sees an odd Championship Belt hanging in tree. Nazut puts it on. John Jr and Nazut find themselves at a WWF wrestling match. They see Macho Man slam Hulk Hogan down and then holds him for the 3 count. John Jr's favorite part was when Rowdy Piper came out in kilt playing bag pipes. Nazut removes the belt. 4. They are back walking around neighborhood. John Jr sees the street lights come on and head back home. Once home John Jr and Nazut get ready for bed.

Peter the Peacock was different from the other peacocks. Peter didn't want to be like all the peacocks and do the same things they did. Peter loved to explore new places and seek friendships with animals that the other peacocks frown upon.

1. Jenny moves into 100 year old home 2. She learns from her neighbors that her house has a creepy history 3. One day Jenny don't feel well and goes to bed 4. She sees a black shadowy figure moving into bedroom from hallway 5. Jenny was so frightened she through the covers over her face and begins to pray really hard 6. Then Jenny felt like she was floating and her body was levitating 7. Jenny names the black orb Fred and Fred helps Jenny with problems from her neighbors

A young boy named Jerry goes on an adventure to find a treasure.

Fenton, a 14-year-old grade 9 student at Walter Murray High School in Toronto, lived for basketball. His dream? To play for the Raptors. He practiced tirelessly, joining the school team and impressing with his skills and dedication. Despite his age, he became a leader on the court, known for his clutch plays. Fenton's journey didn't stop there. He attended camps, clinics, and tournaments, constantly honing his skills. College scouts noticed his talent, offering scholarships to top programs. Fenton's passion and hard work paid off when he finally stepped onto the court as a Toronto Raptor. Reflecting on his journey from backyard hoops to the NBA, Fenton knew his dream was realized through dedication and perseverance. As the crowd cheered, he embraced the moment, ready to continue his basketball journey with the Raptors, fulfilling his lifelong dream.

A little girl named Chloe talks to God and knows she was made perfect by Him. Others tell her she is a boy because she doesn't like to wear dresses or play with dolls. She likes to climb trees and play with her dogs and splash in the mud. They say she should talk to a doctor and become a boy. She doesn't want to. She knows she is a girl, but she is starting to feel confused. She doesn't want to talk to anybody but God about it and He is telling her she is perfect the way she is, and she is a girl. She chooses to stay the way she is and looses some friends because of it. She was sad about that for a while but she made some new friends who also talk to God and is now very happy that she listened to God and not to what people told her.

Spending a day with grandparents turns into an adventure filled with stories, surprises, and lots of love.

Gabi is the older sister, She loves dancing and she is very good at it and her younger sister Sienna is very fast at running. Both of them are going to win their competitions.

Ella is a very curious little cat. She lets her imagination get the best of her and she gets scared when she hears strange noises or smells strange smells. One day she is lying in the window and hears a large growl. She thinks it has to be a monster and confides in her animal friends that she is scared. She starts with Thumper the house rabbit who is eating a crunchy carrot and doesn't hear anything. She then talks to Tink the Maine Coon Cat who was too busy chasing her tail to hear anything. She then asks Azreal the wise old Tuxedo cat who can't be bothered with such ridiculous ideas. She then comes across Elmer the mini goldendoodle who was too busy playing with his ball and really just doesn't care. She talks to Minnie the pomeranian who is only worried about when she gets her next meal. Finally she walks into Allie's room where Allie is playing with her breyer horses. Allie sees that Ella is scared and knows she heard the sound of her mother running the garbage disposal so she takes Ella in her arms to show her it was nothing at all and she shouldnt' let her imagination run wild and make her scared.

Sammy isn't your average diver. He's always on the lookout for new ocean friends.

Vidit was a cheerful and curious 7-year-old boy with dreams as big as the sky. He loved three things more than anything else: singing, dancing, and helping people. And deep down, he was sure he could be all three when he grew up. Every morning, Vidit would stand in front of his bedroom mirror with his toy microphone in hand. His voice echoed through the house as he sang his favorite songs with passion. His parents would peek through the door, clapping and cheering for their little superstar. In the afternoons, when the living room turned into a dance stage, Vidit would twist, twirl, and leap like he was on the biggest stage in the world. His dance moves made everyone laugh and cheer. "I’ll be a dancer too," he’d say, panting with excitement but never tired. "I’ll make everyone dance and smile!" But what Vidit loved most was playing “Doctor”. With his pretend stethoscope made from string and his colorful toy medical kit, he would carefully check his parents’ heartbeat and softly ask, “How are you feeling today?” Years passed, and Vidit's dreams grew with him. His voice became famous, his dance moves were admired by millions, and his caring heart as a doctor healed many. With all his success, Vidit now owned beautiful cars and amazing bikes, which he loved riding during his free time. But his kindness remained the same. From that day on, Vidit practiced all three of his dreams with equal love. He sang like a star, danced like the happiest boy in the world, and cared for everyone around him like a little doctor. Vidit knew his dreams were special, and he was determined to make them all come true.