Bananafish

I found this in a used copy of J.D Salinger’s Nine Stories. I had been looking for a copy of the book for an essay I had to write for university and found this tucked in the back with an old bus pass.

What It’s Like to Like Baseball

I bought a used composition book because it already had quite a bit of writing in it. Graham’s writing improves as he gets older.

No Tagging

I came across this on the sidewalk of the 16th Street Mall.

The Nacas

As I left for work this morning I noticed a triple hole punched piece of paper in the grass near my car. After reading it I think it is someones homework from the junior high a few blocks away.

Introduction

Found this in the library where I work, sitting by itself on a table.

Grievances

I found this not too far from a school, and I assume it is part of a larger paper or project. This kid really thinks stuff isn’t fair. Welcome to life.

Coke Helps

The students at the high school have been pretty upset since the government mandated healthier food in the vending machines. Apparently this student thought he could give a good persuasive speech about it.

Book Burning

As I left for work this morning I noticed a triple hole punched piece of paper in the grass near my car. After reading it I think it is someones homework from the junior high a few blocks away.

This Disease called RACISM

Found on a high school campus; looks like an essay. We liked the use of caps lock for RACISM and thought that the author was innovative and surprisingly eloquent in his ideas…. cool.