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June 2015 Calendar

junecalendarThe calendar for the month of June 2015 is ready for you, so that you can prepare, write and submit your story.

Here are the days and weeks laid out for you.

  • Due on Saturday the 6th of June-Because it is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on the 7th, let’s write a story about ice cream. Maybe your memory of an ice cream shared with a parent or a grandparent. (Worth 10 points)
  • Due on Saturday the 13th of June-The 8th is Best Friends Day, so let’s put together a story on your best friend! (Worth 10 points)
  • Due on Saturday the 20th of June-The 18th is Go Fishing Day, so share story on a fishing trip. Perhaps with a family member or the biggest little fish you ever caught! (Worth 10 points)
  • Due on Saturday the 27th of June-Summer starts on the 21st of June, so let’s see some great stories on summer. Vacation, fireworks, music and fun. (Worth 10 points)

BONUS DAYS

  • June 14th is Flag Day-Celebrating the adoption of the American Flag. (Worth 25 points)
  • June 21st is Fathers Day-Need an explanation? (Worth 25 points)
  • June 26th is Take Your Dog To Work-So let’s here about your best friend! (Worth 25 points)

Some Of My Favorite Firsts

leejohndrowteamTomorrow will be the birthday of my father. He died in 1998. A lot of my firsts were when he was around. My first steps. My first fall. My first bike. My first car. I miss him more now than I did when he first passed away.

A lot of us have a history of firsts.

I thought I might share some of mine. So here is a short list of some of my firsts in my life. Continue reading Some Of My Favorite Firsts