Even the rats are drowning,' Alex said. Nah,' Kevin said. 'They've been taking swimming lessons at the Y.

Just in case the world ends tomorrow," she said. "We might as well enjoy today.

But it's our curse and our blessing to remember the past and to know there's a future. —Charlie

What about desserts?" I asked. "If the world comes to an end, I'm going to want cookies.

But today when I am 17 and warm and well fed, I'm keeping this journal for myself so I can always remember life as we knew it, life as we know it, for a time when I am no longer in the sunroom.

Don't stop believing in miracles.

I guess I always felt even if the world came to an end, McDonald's would still be open.