Tag Archives for Texas

5th Grade

In November I fly by myself from Texas to Virginia to visit my friend Katie. I have to change planes at Dallas and am very proud of my ability to handle this somber, adult task. Other kids at school have … Continue reading

07. September 2012 by Helena
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4th Grade

(To start from the beginning – or read other grades – go here). My first year riding a school bus in a city full of school busses. To understand Midland, you have to understand the complex bussing system in place … Continue reading

06. September 2012 by Helena
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Southern Manners up North

I spent the first twelve years of my life south of the Mason-Dixon line. While I was young when we left Virginia, I have pretty solid memories of the time we spent in Texas. In 1994, we moved North and I started … Continue reading

08. July 2011 by Helena
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