Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for July 12, 1998
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Stone Soup by Jan Eliot Alix: Mom? Brian built a RAFT! Can we go to the river to try it out? His mom says it's OK with HER. Holly: I need to talk to her! Holly: Mom?? Guess WHAT?! Jessica's brother just got his motorcycle's license and he asked ME to go for a ride!! Don't worry, he drives real slow ever since he totaled his mom's car... Joan: Me next. Joan: Val? Remember loaning me your credit card? Well...someone stole my PURSE! But don't worry, I'll take care of it. Gramma Evie: My turn Gramma Evie: Val, dear? Is there any instant coffee I could make for the firemen?? Rena: Val? Everything OK? Val: When I said I wanted an interesting life, I should have been more specific.
“May you live in interesting times” is a curse, not a blessing.