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Documents of our Existence, By Elizabeth Horner
I have been to Washington D.C. three times.  My first trip was with my 8th grade school field trip.  The second time, I met U.S. Congressman Steve Austria in an event in Dayton, Ohio where he invited me to visit his office and tour the US Capitol Building.  My third trip happened because I bugged my mother enough about wanting to see the National Archives and the Library of Congress, since I did not have the... read more
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Televised Violence, By Dorothy Gilbert, Teen Scribe
I believe TV violence does have an effect on the way people act. A prime example of this would be UFC, also known as Underground Fighting Championship. In the past few years I have just started hearing about this UFC. The first time I heard of it, was in my freshmen year. I overheard a couple of boys engaging in a conversation about the most recent fight. As the conversation went on, I also noted that these... read more
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Rain, Rain, Go Away, By Naiesha Thobe, Teen Scribe
Unless you have been living under a secluded rock, you will know that Hurricane Irene is battering the East Coast as you read this article. Of course, the weather couldn’t be any nicer here - it’s cool for once (mildly), there’s no rain (which we need), and the winds are calm (for now). So, a lot of people are probably growing tired of hearing nothing except Irene this, Irene that, 100 MPH, New York, Obama’s... read more
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A Chapter in My Life – Part 2, By Elizabeth Horner
The Great Darke County Fair is here and while it brings back many fond memories, it is a reminder that the start of my last school year at Greenville Senior High School is about to begin.  No doubt, the year 2011-2012 will take pretty good space in my journal ending this one chapter of my life as I venture into the next. There is something I am pretty sure will carry forward through many years to come.  I have grown into... read more
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A chapter in my life, By Elizabeth Horner
When you’re nine, you don’t stop to think about how the book you’re reading could change the entire course of a life. All I knew was that my best friend, Alison, didn’t believe my claim that I could read a whole page in “under sixty seconds” and when I told her, “I could too”; she pulled a thick, colorful tome off a shelf in our school media center, gleefully thrusting it into my hands. Okay then, challenge accepted... read more
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Alas? Fair Time Again, By Naiesha Thobe
You'd be hard pressed to find a seventeen year old who's not excited for the Great Darke County Fair. Granted, I am not that teenager... the fair loses its luster after so many years, don't you think? I can remember when I was really young - my dad brought home a life-sized stuffed tiger through one of the many games. I don't particularly remember that year at fair, or the game, but I remember the tiger... read more
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It’s Annie’s 151st birth anniversary! By Elizabeth Horner, Teen Scribe
August 13, 2011 --- Today is Annie Oakley’s 151st birth anniversary.  I dedicate this article in her honor. Growing up, I had this collection of books featuring the childhood of famous Americans.  The characters described in those books were like my friends---George Washington, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, and yes, Annie Oakley and so many others, became remarkable in my eyes, not because of what... read more
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The Gathering at Garst... an unexpected pleasure, By Christy Riley
When I first heard of “The Gathering at Garst,” I did not think much. After a hard week of working, I was not intrigued to attend; yet I was soon proved wrong. It was amazing to see all the artists out there selling piece of themselves in their artwork, seeing history and the past come alive, enjoying good music, hanging out with strangers as I learned what makes their work awesome, and enjoying... read more
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Animal Cops, By Sammy Lobenstein, Teen Scribe
Animal cops respond to calls about alleged abuse and neglect of animals. They help enforce the laws that protect animals from being treated as objects of torture and cruelty or neglect.  Sometimes agents go undercover to bust illegal activities such as dog fighting. There are also illegal drugs and illegal gambling usually where they have dog fights. Hoarding animals is another problem the... read more
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Preempting the New Year’s Resolution Madness... Be Less Stressed, By Kayla Lemar, Teen Scribe
Maybe your mom just had a baby—a wonderful baby, that poops and slobbers and hogs attention.  Trig could be on your course list for fall, which means serious rejection potential for that academic scholarship.  Maybe you just have poor time management skills.  Or home life could be rough.  There are lots of things that cause stress in our lives: major life changes, difficult family situations, and... read more
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Daniel Fitzgerald Designs
“I’m looking for new clients… anybody need a website?” Some of my distinct pleasures as an “old guy” are the opportunities I’ve had to meet and get to know Darke County youth… I’ve written about many of them. Each is different and brings his or her own unique personality into the equation. I met Daniel a few years ago when he came to the Eagles with his dad… a smart kid, and a smart-aleck kid. But immensely... read more
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Career Mentorship Program… Introducing… Dylan Hoover
County News Online has had many opportunities to showcase the creative efforts of some of Darke County’s young people. Dylan Hoover is not a writer… he’s a photographer. “I love taking pictures and experimenting with photography,” he said. His photos show a developing talent that ranges from “interesting and creative” to “breathtaking.” The Greenville High School junior came to CNO through the... read more
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Ender’s Game, A Book Review by Elizabeth Horner
Ender’s Game is the type of sci-fi novel I would normally not pick up if I saw it in a store. Doomsday prophecies, war and bloodshed, not even a whiff of romance seemed like a formula for my displeasure. However, I had read several other books by the same author, Orson Scott Card, and loved every moment of it, so I thought that I would give Ender’s Game a try.  It was a shocker as page by page and chapter... read more
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two, By Elizabeth Horner
In the movie “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two”, Harry Potter (played by Daniel Radcliffe), and his two friends, Ron and Hermione (performed by Rupert Grint and Emma Watson), continue their epic adventure hunting down Voldemort’s Horcruxes, pieces of his soul confined to objects that sustain his immortal life. The trail ultimately leads them back to Hogwarts, the famous wizarding school.  The situation... read more
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“I Solemnly Swear that I am Up to No Good” By Naiesha Thobe, Teen Scribe
On Thursday, July 14th. The madness began. Parties were held, theaters prepared, frantic fans scrambled in this last attempt to show their support for the stories that have swept the nation for fourteen years. That series is none other than Harry Potter. With the conclusion to the movie adaptation having drawn to a close at no earlier than 2:50 a.m. on Friday morning, there were many opportunities for fans... read more
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“I’m a Count, not a Saint.” By Naiesha Thobe
“I’m the Count of Monte Cristo, but my friends call me Edmond Dantès!” Recently, I had the pleasure of re-watching the 2002 version of the Count of Monte Cristo. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen the movie, but they do say that true classics never die out. The movie’s based off of the 1844 book “The Count of Monte Cristo” written by Alexandre Dumas père. Both the book and movie... read more
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A Day in the Life of...  By Naiesha Thobe
Have you ever looked at the profession that you're in and wondered 'Well, how did I get here? This job is horrendous.' Or are you on the other end of the spectrum and enjoy your job thoroughly? Looking back, is this the job that you wanted all your life, or is it just something else to struggle through? By high school, a person should have an idea of the profession that they want to go into... read more
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What it Means to be Free, By Christy L. Riley, Teen Scribe
America the beautiful and brave, your song sings true to my heart. Not a moment goes by when I do not think of your trials and wars fought. Not a day passes when I do not think of those who have died for the very word Freedom. So let freedom ring. Freedom, what power such a word holds in our hearts. What power this word holds to have caused so much bloodshed, to bring about the very freedoms that many... read more
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Tuck Everlasting... A Movie Review by Teen Scribes Elizabeth Horner, Leslie Logan, Christal Smith
 The three of us watched the DVD “Tuck Everlasting” starring Alexis Bledel who played the role of Winnie Foster and William Hart as Jesse Tuck. Christal:  This Walt Disney’s bittersweet film, Tuck Everlasting, moves along in seemingly “endless tragic life” of the Tuck family when Winnie Foster unexpectedly walked into it.  It all started when she finds Jesse sipping the water in the woods that... read more
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Survival of the Fittest, By Elizabeth Horner, Grade 11, Greenville Senior High School
When I was much younger, my friends and I enjoyed playing superhero. We loved to imagine what it would be like to have powers, to be the strongest, smartest protector the world could have --- and to always triumph over evil.  We played make believe that we were the Sailor Scouts and the Power Rangers. Recently, I was watching the DVD movie series of the “Godfather”.  I started thinking of gladiators... read more
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An exploration of Emotions, From the Teen Scribes
Teen Editor Elizabeth Horner is a team leader for a group of Teen Scribes who were also participants in the recent Power of the Pen Regional and District competitions. She works with them on a weekly basis to improve their writing skills and to expand their horizons in a variety of areas. The following brief essays explored “Emotions” from a teen’s perspective… and how they drive thoughts and... read more
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Changing Times, By Elizabeth Horner, College Bound 2012
Elizabeth Horner is Editor of the Teen Scribes and advisor to Greenville’s Power of the Pen teams. She has published often on County News Online, in the Early Bird, The Daily Advocate and is now being syndicated in a number of online periodicals out of Chicago. It’s easy to feel like our hold, On the past, is slipping away, We fervently cling to the world, As we saw it yesterda... read more
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Fathers Day, By Christy L. Riley
I wrote this poem for my dad when I was in high school. It still rings true to my heart today. This year for Fathers’ Day may we all thank our dad for everything. If you do not have a dad, then thank all the father figures in your life and/or thank someone you know who is a father today. A helping hand in times of trouble, A smile during times of trouble, And a tender hand... read more
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Something for everyone at Poultry Days, By Christy L. Riley, Teen Scribe
The 60th Annual Versailles Poultry Day Festival was an unforgettable day. As with every year, there were rides, games, activities and events for all ages. This year featured the annual Poultry Days Parade on Saturday, an Antique Car Show & Tractor Show/Parade on Sunday, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Arts & Crafts, Flower and Photography Shows and the greatest “Ultimate Frisbee Tournament... read more
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Preempting the New Year’s Resolution Madness, Getting Organized
By Kayla Lemar, Teen Scribe - 6/12/11 - Processes are my lifeblood.  I spent most of my childhood summers organizing “summer school” lessons for my younger siblings, a sure sign that I longed for the order of school life.  Changing classes, a balanced load of assignments, easily defined due dates and expectations—that’s what I live for. My need for organization hasn’t changed.  I took a position... read more
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Grandma’s Story, By Hannah Cloyd, 8th Grade, DeColores Montessori School
“Hurray Mawma, hurry! I’m all ready for bed. I’m in bed. I’m ready to go to sleep,” I called from the extra bedroom in my grandmother’s house. This typically isn’t the cheering you hear from a four year old girl, but this was no ordinary night. Tonight I would get to hear my grandma’s story, but not just any story tonight! Tonight my grandmother would tell me my favorite story, The Tar Baby. “Are you ready... read more
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I am a Lucky Girl, By Morgan Kelch, 7th Grade, Versailles Exemplified Village Schools
I am a lucky girl. I have a great-grandma. Not just any great-grandma, mine is special. I know what you are thinking; everyone thinks that their grandma is special. Mine really is. Everything she does is for others. One of the many things she does is make homemade applesauce, angel food cakes, and noodles to pass out to family and friends. When someone in the community passes away, she is happy... read more
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Memory Filled Shore, By Olivia Wysong, 8th Grade, DeColores Montessori School
Tiring and out of breath I climbed to the top of the towering sand dune. I holler back down to Grandpa who was only about half way up. I leaped down to him and my feet sunk just enough to allow the fine sand to creep around my toes. I grabbed his rough hand and used all my weight to help him up. He pretended that I was strong enough to pull him, and allowed himself to be drug to the top of the hill. When we reached the... read more
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Grandpa on a Boat!!!, By Christopher Force, 7th Grade, DeColores Montessori School
Splash! As my grandpa let down his blue striped boat into the crystal clear lake, I could fee a soft breeze blow across the water. It was going to be a great sailing day. We were in the boat waiting to start out my grandpa turned the key but the motor replied with no response. My grandpa had forgotten one thing – to get gas for the boat. So, we headed to the gas station. On our way there a crazy thing happened... read more
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My first speech before NPC group, By Elizabeth Horner
I was going through strong emotions as I travelled to Des Plaines , IL memorizing my speech at the back seat of the van --- the speech that I was going to deliver the following day, May 28, 2011 at Café La Cave before National Press Club Phil-USA members.  I wondered how they would receive an 11th grade student discourse. Upon arrival at the event, I was greeted by the President and... read more
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My Thoughts On Stelvideo Christian Church Memorial Day Service
May 29, 2011 - By Christy Riley - If you do not remember the past, you are doomed to repeat it. So let us all never forget those who died and the past wars America fought. May we always remember the mistakes made lest we repeat the same mistakes twice. Point is, go out and thank a veteran, for because of him/her you have freedom. I arrived twenty minutes early. It took me awhile... read more
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Teen Summer... Looking forward
Summer is almost here and four Teen Scribes think ahead to summer days... even the coming school year. Some of them will be entering high school. It can be scary or it can be an exciting challenge... or both. Want to know what some of these young people are thinking? Here are the thoughts of Sammy Lobenstein, Moe Donthnier, Leslie Logan and Elizabeth Horner... read more
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College Bound 2012, by Elizabeth Horner
The end of this school year is almost here.  I feel honored to be asked to be the flag bearer in this year’s GSH commencement.  Somehow, at this time of the year, I find the after effect of stopping and reflecting on the things that have happened during the school year soothing, especially after my mind is content with the plan I have for the next leg of my academic journey.  Next year, I will know for certain which... read more
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Happy Mother’s Day, By Elizabeth Horner
At three years old, you coaxed me to sleep, Reading stories that became part of my dreams, “Cinderella”, “Mike and Tony Best Friends”, By five, I flipped through books on my own, I traveled the world from inside our home, Always disappointed when I came to “the end”... read more
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Preempting the New Year’s Resolution Madness, #4 Having a Helping Heart
By Kayla Lemar, Teen Scribe - Volunteerism is officially defined as working without payment.  But just as patience is not just waiting, but waiting with a good attitude, so volunteerism is not just having helping hands, but having a helping heart that extends them. For a long time, volunteering was my duty.  In fact, one of the reasons I didn’t keep a job during High School because I preferred... read more
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The Royal Wedding and the Monarchy, By Elizabeth Horner, Teen Scribe
The international press descended in London to cover what the media is reporting to be the most watched television event in history, the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The television stations crammed the airwaves as I woke up early Friday morning  April 29.  Who designed Kate’s dress? How much did the affair cost? Will the prince and princess live happily ever after? People... read more
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An invitation to all peers
Teenage years are a time for self-expression--- learning how the world works and then finding our place in it. It is important to build our skills, learn our lessons, establish friendships, be allowed to make mistakes and make amends.  It is also important that our voices are heard too! This is where Teen Scribes comes in. It’s a forum where young people can share their thoughts and feelings safely... read more
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Relief, By Leslie Logan, Grade 8, Teen Scribe
As calm as a lady bug, as quiet as the snow drops, it is the serenity of how I feel. I bend down to re-tie the laces on my Chuck Taylor’s shoes when my cell phone rings. “Austyn, oh my God, you have to hurry!!!”. My twin sister Catalina is hysteric on the other end.  “Cat, where are you!? What’s wrong??!  “It’s Jake! He got hit by a car at papw’s, go to Fifth Street Medical Center, he is in the ER”... read more
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Congratulations, Christal!

Congratulations to Christal Smith in winning the Regional Power of the Pen Tournament and welcome to Teen Scribes!... read more
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The value of writing, by Elizabeth Horner
Thank you to the Early Bird Newspaper and County News Online for welcoming the Teen Scribes of Darke County and giving us a forum for our voices to be heard.  Teen Scribes wants to welcome students who want to try their hands in creative writing and journalism. Teen Scribes hopes that as a group, we can promote writing as a form of self expression, to become more familiar with our own thoughts, feelings... read more
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Preempting the New Year’s Resolution Madness - #3 Stick to a Budget, By Kayla Lemar, Teen Scribe
So it’s month number three in our journey to preempt the New Year’s Resolution madness.  What’s up next?  How to stick to a budget. There’s really no good reason not to live on a budget—not for anybody, no matter what age, unless you’re Donald Trump. Why?  Because unless you found gold while diving in the South Pacific, everyone has a limited amount of money, and has to live within... read more
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Computer on the Fritz, By Elizabeth Horner, Teen Scribe
Recently, I suffered a great loss, or at least it felt that way. Our home computer with internet access protracted the electronic version of severe stomach-flu virus that just won’t go away. I am without e-mail… fanfiction… and even plain old Google. We need to call the electronic doctor again, only after 3 days of what appeared to me to be a full recovery! It reminds me of the old saying that sometimes you... read more
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Empowerment, Notes on a Horner speech to “Circle of Empowered Women”
Skokie, Ill. - March 4, 2011 - “Recently, we witnessed people power at play in the streets of Cairo. I hope that with the changes in government in Egypt comes increased respect for basic human rights including those of women,” Elizabeth Horner commented. This eleventh grade student of Greenville Senior High was one of four guest speakers and the only youth to speak at the celebration of “International Women... read more
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World Changers, By Christy L. Riley, Teen Scribe
A world-changer is someone who makes a difference in the world. To be a world-changer, one does not need to be wealthy, born great, talented, famous, or anything else. All you truly need is to be yourself because you can be a world changer by making a difference in the smallest of things. Have you ever wanted to be a teacher yet learn at the same time? As a volunteer at the Darke County YMCA, I am able... read more
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Preempting the New Year’s Resolution Madness - #8 Fall In Love - By Kayla Lemar, Teen Scribe
It’s month two on our journey of Preempting the New Year’s Resolution Madness, and I know you must be heartbroken because I skipped six of the top 12 New Year’s Resolutions, but how many of us can honestly say weight loss and budgeting are on our minds when it’s almost Valentine’s Day?  They aren’t on this girl’s mind (That’s for sure.), because this is my first Valentine’s Day with a... read more
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Power of the Pen, by Elizabeth Horner
Greenville Junior High hosted this year’s “District Power of the Pen Competition”.  Thanks to the Greenville City School’s Board, Superintendent Susie Riegal and Principal David Peltz for their support and for allowing this event to take place in Greenville this year. Many thanks to: Mrs. Elaine Bailey for her tireless effort to support this program and coordinating this event; the Best of Round judges... read more
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Key Club - By Abby Kindley, Teen Scribe
High school is said to hold the key to opportunity. As I entered my first year in high school, I discovered that statement can be true in more ways than one. I found this out when I joined Greenville High School’s Key Club. Ever since the first Key Club started at Sacramento High School in Sacramento, California there have been wide outpourings of students signing up to join... read more
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Preempting the New Year’s Resolution Madness - #1 Quit Smoking, Before You Start
 By Kayla Lemar, Teen Scribe
 It's 2011.  And with it has come the long list of New Year's Resolutions each of us drafted during December. While drudging up a list of my own I did a little research on what everyone else in the world wanted to do with their 2011.  I found twelve priority resolutions that year after year people post on the web, write in their diaries... read more
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Alice in Wonderland: Child Fable or Secretly Sublime? By Dorothy Gilbert, Teen Scribe
Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgen published The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland in 1865. This children's book, thought notorious through the years, seems oddly sublime to some. Many assumptions have been made about Dodgen, presuming he was high or in a drunken stupor when writing the fable. Perhaps, with it being the 1800's, he was simply blind with ignorance and innocence... read more
Mississinawa Valley Experiments with E-Days By Dorothy Gilbert, Teen Scribe
With Darke County schools only being allowed three calamity days this year, Mississinawa Valley has decided to excel with the technological advancements and allow students two e-days. An e-day would be when students miss a fourth school day, they are able to go online to the school's website and complete an online lesson teachers have prepared. A survey was conducted and most MV students have internet access. To accommodate for those who don’t... read more
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Christmas Time by Elizabeth Horner, Teen Scribe
It is almost certain that by the time I wake up in the morning of December 12, 2010 I will be looking out at frozen surroundings.  It will be deceptively calm as I peep through my bedroom window.  Our yard will be beautifully landscaped with white fluffy stuff as the snow storm moves through our area. It is also going to be just a little over a week when I will be let out of school for the holidays... read more
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Living by the clock by Elizabeth Horner, Teen Scribe
What significance does the tick of the clock or the sand trickling through an hourglass have for anyone?  It is us humans that have created the concept of time.  Our advanced brains have given us the ability to affect nature--- to farm, to build, to invent machines--- and from that came our desire to structure our days... read more

 
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