Extra Extra Read All About Me Created 90106

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Extra! Extra! Read All About Me!Created 9-01-06
The Ruby Ross Times
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My Exclusive Story Told Here for the Very First
Time!! (Really!)

• Editor in Chief Alicia

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Running Buddies

• It was a cold December morning 527am to be
  exact. The frost was still on the rooftop, car
  windows on the street had the icy gloss on them,
  and I could see the smoke come out of my mouth as
  I exited the house for my warm-ups. It was
  chilly, but I felt prepared Wind breaker,
  jogging sweats, ear muffs, and gloves were all on
  to keep me comfortable for this forty-five minute
  endeavor.
• This was not the first time I had been morning
  greeted by Jack Frost. My sister and I were
  training for the San Francisco marathon. We had
  been training since summer time. The elements
  were not strangers to us. Being by the water, I
  cant really ever complain about conditions being
  too hot, but there were days this winter I would
  have rather had a book and been cozied up by the
  fireplace. (Seemingly, a better option than to
  run several miles against the wind.)
• With my sister, Gina, living just two streets
  behind me, I have diligently picked her up since
  the preparation for this marathon has begun. No
  knocking or doorbell ringing is necessary. When
  I make it to the bottom of her driveway, she
  quickly comes off of her front porch and she
  comes down the drive to jog with me.

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• Gina and I are thick as thieves. We are older
  now, and really do appreciate each other. But I
  can honestly say this was not always the case. I
  remember when we were kids, BFF- best friends
  forever, was not a termed phrase we would use to
  describe our relationship. Sisters have to grow
  into that closeness and we have.
• We do not talk much while training. We just
  keep our strides in time with one another. We
  have gotten really good at letting the other know
  when we need a break, or need to slow down, or
  have a cramp in the side that we need to work
  through. Funny, we communicate all these things
  without words.
• There are several thoughts that come to mind
  when we are running
• What werent we this close when we were younger?
• What would my life be like without my sister?
• What was I thinking when I said would run with
  her?
• Crampcramp cramp! Just walk it off?
• Cappuccino or frapuccino?
• What kind of cream cheese am I craving right
  now. Honey and not!
• None of it really matters just as long as I am
  with my sister!

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• As we wrap up the training, we always make our
  way to Starbucks. That is the treat we reward
  ourselves with after such discipline. That is
  when we do all the sister conversations. Five
  days out of the week we do the same thing. You
  might think it is boring or laborious, but it is
  not! It is something I look forward to every
  day.
• I do not know what the end result will be with
  the marathon Will I even place? It is really
  not very important to me. I do know I am in the
  best shape of my life by participating in this
  training. I do know that my sister and I spend
  more time together than we ever have. And I do
  know that I wouldnt want to train with anyone
  else! My sister is my running buddy in so many
  ways. I am enjoying the monotony of being in
  stride with my sister!

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Akeelah and the B
Absolutely Awesome!

• A fantastic movie on how a young lady had the
  ability to spell words and change her world!
• An absolute must see for the young and old!

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Meet My Hero

• Mothers seem to be unsung heroes! Not mine I
  sing her praises all day long! As a mother now,
  I just cant figure out how she kept the house
  spotless, kept us organized, remembered
  everyones favorite foods, birthdays, like, and
  dislikes and yet seemed so sane most of the
  time. My world often feels turned upside down,
  but I keep trying to fill the shoe of mother.
• Yeah, I am now a mother and am probably not
  nearly as gracious or graceful, but I will just
  keep trying to carry everything and hold it all
  together just as mother still seems to do!

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Critics Corner I give this book 5 Stars!!

• The Best Book Ive Ever Read!
• Title Woman Hollering Creek
• Author Sandra Cisneros
• My Mini-review
• This was clearly one of the most interesting
  books I read this summer. I had to wrestle with
  myself to put it down at night! It is a
  delightful collection of stories about women and
  for women!

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The Inside ScoopFascinating Facts About Yours
Truly!

• I am old enough!
• My Homeroom teacher is Mrs. Ross oh,that is me!
• The members of my family are
• Jimmy
• Jordan
• Jasmine
• Some of my friends are
• Robyn Jennifer
• Carol Ebony
• Wanda LeighAnn
• Agnes
• Julie

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The Inside Scoop(Continued)

• My favorite food is Any kind of salad
• My favorite sport is Basketball
• My favorite TV show is Thats So Raven
• My favorite Song is You and I
• My favorite School activity is Homework and
  writing
• When I grow up I want to be A caring person who
  takes my job seriously
• The nickname Id choose for myself is
• Butter
• Because I try to make everything richer !

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Toon Time
My Children Light Up My World!