Category: Joyful Smiles

Morning Smile From Tessa

The Joy Of Blackout Poetry

It was Friday afternoon. A June, Friday afternoon, with 10 schools days left before the start of summer break. Add to that, it was Friday the 13th. I was exhausted as I walked into 605. Mrs. Lantagne was smiling. She handed me a page ripped out of a book to try “Blackout Poetry” with the…

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Discover Moon Mist Ice Cream: A Nova Scotia Classic

Moon Mist is a popular flavour of ice cream created in Nova Scotia during the 60’s. It’s been my favorite flavour of ice cream since I was a little girl. Moon Mist is a combination of yellow, purple and blue colours. These colours are said to represent the flavours of banana, grape, and bubble gum….

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Wobble Stool Mishap: A Classroom Comedy

I sat on a purple wobble stool. It came apart right under me! Needless to say, it took a moment for the teacher to regain control as laughter filled the room. S, 🌻

May The 4th Be With You!

I was 8 years old when Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was released in theatres. At 8 years old, that movie permeated every cell of my existence; my imagination soared! I wanted to marry Han Solo, have Princess Leia’s cinnamon bun hair and own a Wookie! As a horse lover, of course…

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