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Friday, October 19, 2007 - A Pencil

Blog Tip Challenge of the Month

Write a blog entry about a pencil.  Your choice, you can write anything you want about it: facts, uses, dangers, a silly story, whatever you want and any way you want.  You can use one of the ideas above if you like.  Once you are done head over to the HSB Company Porch and add your username to Mr. Linky so that all of us can read what you came up with. 
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The first thing that comes to my mind about a pencil are the days, long ago now, when my son would be dawdling over his math. I would glance over and instead of writing diligently and getting the few required problems accomplished, my son would be staring intently at his pencil. It would be poised in mid-flight amidst the dust motes dancing in a beam of sunshine. Then it would zoom in figure eights, reaching a new heights and then plunging low, dive bombing imaginary enemies.
At the time, it was frustrating to me, but now I look back and smile. A sweet memory.
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Friday, October 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HSBCompanyBlog
Isn't it amazing what a child will do and play with when left to their own devices? Imagination is the BEST toy ever. I've seen my own son do this and I totally understand the frustration you went through. Thanks for pointing out that it will one day be a sweet memory!

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Friday, October 19, 2007 - Hmm. Sounds familiar.

Posted by ThriceBlessed
Maybe someday I will back at it fondly as well. Right now I JUST WANT HIM TO DO THE MATH PROBLEMS! Maybe I need to jump in and play dive bomber with him, and I'll understand where he is coming from.
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Monday, October 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by servingtheKingofkings
That's cute. You did a fantastic job of describing. I can visualize it vividly :).

I found your blog through the pencil challenge. I'm #23 on Mr. Linky.
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Monday, October 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dot
Boy do I know about that with my son also.
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