Department
History
Document Type
Autobiographical Writing
Publication Date
8-23-2009
Abstract
I had never been in much trouble in school, for I always tried to follow the rules (or not get caught). The general exception was fighting and biting (in conjunction with fighting); I broke a bone in my right hand fighting with Mike Kilpatrick and broke out a tooth (it was already loose) biting Johnny Snowden when he was wearing a puffy silver coat with a furry collar. But in the third grade, my mouth got me in trouble in another way. My quick mind, ready tongue, and general mischeviousness earned me something of a well-deserved reputation as a smart-aleck (a teacher’s word). Despite all efforts to live tongue-in-check, such self-restraint never proved my strong point. On top of it all, even when I was a young child my voice seemed made for my nature’s loud, boisterous portion.
Recommended Citation
Granade, S. Ray, "Mrs. Petry and the Chalkboard (Or, The Dangers of Conjunctions)" (2009). Creative Works. 22.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/creative_work/22