Sometimes it's a poignant piece. 

Sometimes it's something uplifting, inspirational. 

But funny or poignant or uplifting or inspirational, they have one thing in common — they all look like hell. 

So I started reformatting them. Picking typefaces. Adding graphics. Laying them out in a visually interesting way. When I was done, I would send them to friends in their new form. And then people started asking me for copies. 

Weeeell, it got to be expensive after a while. Getting stuff printed usually is. So I hit upon the idea of putting the stuff on the Internet. Now, if someone wants a copy, I give him/her the related URL instead. He/she can then take a look at it, and print it out if he/she wishes. 

Now, what you will see on-screen is more or less the same as the original in some cases. Not in others. I won't get into why. It's not important. Only the content is. 

Sooooo, here's one of them. Enjoy! Enjoy!

From Patrick, Age 10:
Never trust a dog to watch your food.  

From Matthew, Age12:
When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents. 

From Andrew, Age 9:
Never smart off to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching. 

From Rocky, Age 9:
Wear a hat when feeding seagulls. 

From Stephanie, Age 8:
Sleep in your clothes so you'll be dressed in the morning.                                           

From Rosemary, Age 7:
Never try to hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 

From Lamar, Age 10:
Don't flush the john when you dad's in the shower.                                             

From Carroll, Age 9:
Never ask for anything that costs more than five dollars when your parents are doing taxes.         

From Nick, Age 11:
Never bug a pregnant mom. 

From Kelly, Age 10:
Don't ever be too full for dessert.          

From Heather, Age 16:
When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him. 

From Michael, Age 14:
Never tell your mom her diet's not working. 

From Joel, Age 12:
Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat. 

From Alyesha, Age 13:
When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone. 

From Laura, Age 13:
Never try to baptize a cat. 

From Sam, Age 10:
Never do pranks at a police station. 

From Rob, Age 10:
Beware of cafeteria food when it looks like it's moving. 

From Hank, Age 12:
Never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your mom told you to do. 

From Molly, Age 11:
Remember you're never too old to hold your father's hand. 

From Chelsey, Age 7:
Listen to your brain. It has lots of information. 

From Randy, Age 9:
Stay away from prunes. 

From Philip, Age 13:
Never dare your little brother to paint the family car.