Back to School

It's that time of year. Commercials are touting school supply bargains and parents everywhere are gearing up for the new school year.

I loved going back to school. I especially adored getting new school supplies. I like the smell of a newly sharpened pencil. The smooth surface of a new notebook makes me happy. I still have an absurd fondness for colored paper clips and bright highlighters. My search for the perfect cheap pen is ongoing.

The new school year is a fresh start; a clean slate. I miss going back to school so I will console myself by buying some new office supplies while the stores are well stocked.

School Supplies

It's the time of year where school supplies show up in their neatly packaged displays in every store. I am in hog heaven.

I love a fresh new notebook. (Or 12) I love sharpening a pencil and putting one of those cone-shaped erasers on the end. The plethora of colored post-it notes and highlighters makes me giddy.

When I was in first or second grade, my mother actually went to my teacher and questioned the amount of homework given. The teacher replied, "I haven't given any homework." I just liked playing with the school supplies!

Still do.