Friday, Nov 16, 2007

A New Toy For My Brother

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The truth: The author’s brother loves to climb but is afraid of heights, and was actually handcuffed to a tree.

The myth: A brutal fall leaves a brother injured and a sister with a concussion.

A mythic memory by Tracy C.

Posted by Nokomis English at 11:44 AM |   

Friday, Nov 16, 2007

Swimming at the Boston Aquarium

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The truth: On a family trip to the Boston Aquarium, the author nearly fell into the enormous tank that is the main attraction. His father pulled him back from the edge just in time.

The myth: Instead of being saved from the tank, the author fell in, taking a tour through its’ inner workings with a sea-turtle as a guide.

A mythic memory by Mr. M.

Posted by Nokomis English at 11:29 AM |   

Friday, Nov 16, 2007

The Day Maine Froze

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The truth: Maine encountered a severe ice storm in 98, one which left the state crippled and in a slippery state. During this storm, Molly used a sled on the ice.

The myth: The state was under cover of ice for more than a few days, and this ice-stasis created new opportunities for the people of Maine.

A mythic memory by Molly E.

Posted by Nokomis English at 11:28 AM |   

Friday, Nov 16, 2007

Night Hunt

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The truth: A game of night hunt causes Matt to fall from a tree, breaking his ribs.

The myth: The tree Matt falls from is of legendary proportions, as is his return home.

A mythic memory by Matt L.

Posted by Nokomis English at 11:27 AM |   

Friday, Nov 16, 2007

The Lost

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The truth: A local legend stated that children had gone missing in Kim’s town. And, she did visit a beach with sand dunes.

The myth: After falling through the sand dunes into a cave beneath, a terrible discovery is made.

A mythic memory by Kim B.

Posted by Nokomis English at 11:25 AM |   

Friday, Nov 16, 2007

On Meeting His Best Friend

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The truth: While only 5 years old, Brandon met his best friend Casey. Oh, and Casey was a bit uncivilized.

The myth: The meeting of friends was not ordinary by any means; a magic forest, a feral boy, and throwing knives all make up for an interesting meeting.

A mythic memory by Brandon N.

Posted by Nokomis English at 11:23 AM |   

Friday, Nov 16, 2007

The Day Charlie Almost Died

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The truth: A man named Charlie, brother to Ariel, gets into an accident in a truck.

The myth: Charlie’s accident leaves him dead in the eyes of onlookers, although most believe he is simply taking a very long breath. For, as they know, it isn’t Charlie’s day to die.

A mythic memory by Ariel H.

Posted by Nokomis English at 11:11 AM |