“The Extra Smile,” New Era, August 2009, 35
The Extra Smile
“What are you watching?”
“I dunno …”
“You wanna go play some b-ball? Throw a Frisbee? Go mountain biking?”
“Nah.”
“It’s nice to see you’re living a fulfilling life!”
“Shhh! I can’t hear the commercial!”
Ryan Stoker
“Doing family research is like playing hide and seek with your ancestors—except they want to be found!”
Kevin Beckstrom
“Home schooling isn’t as great as I thought it would be. For chemistry class, I have to test the chemical reaction between liquid soap and a pile of dirty dishes. For math, I have to subtract dirt from the carpet and add polish to the furniture. For phys ed, it’s a grueling lawn care triathlon …”
Randy Glasbergen
“Yes, I am the Scoutmaster. How did you know?”
Val Chadwick Bagley