...and I realized that Garrett was right about one thing- I had flipped. Completely.

I’ve flown kites before and I know – sometimes they’re gone forever, and sometimes they’re just waiting in the middle of the road for you to rescue them. Kites can be lucky or they can be ornery. I’ve had both kinds, and a lucky kite is definitely worth chasing for.

Holly, I understand that you are upset because Gemma pulled down your ants, but why did you think pouring motor oil inside her backpack is the way to solve the problem?

It's disturbing how fast weeds take root in my garden of worthiness. They're so hard to pull. And grow back so easily.

I'll ride my bike all the stinkin' way to school for the rest of eternity if it means being with her. -Bryce

Surely, I thought, a few bushes and some dilapidated wood couldn't stop someone's best and brightest blessing! Surely not!

You got nothin' to lose but your self-respect.