Poetry Prompt - Write a poem using the following start: "What good is a day..."

Good Day

What good is a day where the sun doesn't shine
and the grass doesn't grow
and the weather isn't nice

What good is a day where the leaves don't fall
and the trees aren't colored
and the lawns are clear

What good is a day where the snow doesn't fall
and the kids don't play
and the sleds aren't fast

What good is a day where the flowers don't bloom
and the games aren't played
and the people aren't happy

What good is a day when no change happens
and it all stays the same
and nothing moves forward

Creative Writing Prompts

108: List ten things you do when you procrastinate

1. Watch T.V.
2. Use my Ipod
3. Check my fantasy football scores
4. Listen to music
5. Play video games
6. Check Twitter
7. Walk my dog
8. Text people
9. Look at gradespeed
10. Check Facebook

Web Gallery of Art

 This dish reminds me of the fancy china plates that my family has in a cabinet in our dining room. A lot of people use them for special occasions, but we never really use them, so they are mostly for decoration. It is odd to me that something that expensive is rarely used in our house. To some people, presentation is very important, so I guess that is why my parents bought those plates.

Dish1685
Clear glass with diamond-point engraving, diameter 32 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Your Skills and talents will be called on in unusual areas (116 words)

Last year, I played freshman baseball for the school. While I made the team to pitch, I was often used as a pinch runner instead, because I have good speed. I was happy to help my team any way I could. Sometimes you have to use your talents in unusual ways. If your skills can help you or someone else in a situation, you should use them. Whether it’s using athletic ability to do something you haven’t done before to help your team, or teaching someone how to do something using your knowledge. Many sports analysts are former pro players, so they use their knowledge of the sport to help people understand things. That is important.

L, L, What begins with L?

Like many people, I enjoy playing and watching sports. Lots of books and articles are written about sports. Legendary players have many books written about them. Lou Gehrig has had a lot of books written about him, many of which I have read. Long articles about coaching errors and great plays from the day before always appear in the newspaper. Late game mistakes are often criticized by the media in magazines. LeBron James is a player that is often written about in magazines because of his actions. Large amounts of sports information can come just from reading. Learning about sports is easy if you read some of these articles.

Graphic Poem

Windows

One day we have to stop wishing through windows we know have been shut

we have to keep the past behind us

both the good and the bad

One day we have to stop wishing through windows we know have been shut

and not think of what we could've done

or would've changed

One day we have to stop wishing through windows we know have been shut

and look at what is in front of us,

look at the experiences that are still open to us

One day we have to stop wishing through windows we know have been shut

and look to the future to bring us new experiences

new challenges, and new happiness

10 Things You Don't Know About Mike Ghizzoni

1. I have two older brothers, one is a senior here at Guilderland, and the other is a junior in college.

2. Even though i enjoy all sports, I only play baseball.

3. My favorite T.V. show is The Office.

4. I went to a New York Yankees World Series game in 2009, and saw them win game two.

5. Every year, my family and I go to my Uncle's house in Courtland, NY, and we watch the fireworks for the 4th of July.

6. My favorite book genre is sports fiction.

7. My favorite football team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and I watch them every Sunday.

8. I have a dog named Kooper, who I have had since elementary school.

9. I go to Williamsport, Pennsylvania every year during summer vacation.

10. My favorite movie is Step Brothers, because I think Will Ferrell is very funny.

Books I Read in the Summer of 2011

Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy
Satchel by Larry Tye
The Bleachers by John Grisham