Texting

They don’t allow cell phone use during school hours at most campuses in Austin, so if you have to text.

Destine Destiny Destinee

I found this notebook while walking through my neighborhood. Oddly, this is the only page with what seems to be a child’s handwriting. The rest of the notebook contains a few recipes and some notes from the Franklin Covey time management program in very neat handwriting. There is no name or contact information. I think … Continued

Atin-lay Ig-pay

A friend found this in the hallway and knew I’d get a huge kick out of it. They were right!

From My Butt

Note between two or more students. Subject uncertain.

I Want My Unicorn

Found outside of a school in far East Portland as I was walking my dog, must have been earlier that day, because it hadn’t been rained on yet.

Yes Do You Feel Sad

This find touched me. I was kind of flooded with a mix of memories and emotions when I realized what I was holding. First off, I was happy to discover that kids still pass notes. With all the technology advancements and changes in just the last 15 to 20 years, I’d imagined that there was … Continued

Sooo Fake

A bookmark found in a very-overdue library book. It was one of the “Chicken Soup” books. I’d like to say it was “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul” but I just don’t know for sure.

Locker Buddies

I came back from lunch one day to find this note just sitting on my desk (it’s not addressed to me).

Frustrated Virgin Needs an FTF

This note was found at a high school nestled at the top of a garbage can. If it isn’t golden I don’t know what is. Cute little cartoons and drawing decorate this seemingly innocent note. Innocent, that is, until we read on a bit and discover this innocent young lady needs an FTF!