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Teen Ink Magazine, November 2000 : Nonfiction Articles

A Blossom
This selection can be found in Teen Ink Friendsand Family, the third in the Teen Ink book series, all available inbookstores nationwide and online. Continue...
A Girl and Her Car
   Have you ever noticed that special bond between aguy and his car, and how a man will treat his car like it's a human being? Haveyou ever been to car shows and seen men drooling all over their shoes as theywalk through the rows of cars? The love between a man ...
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Another World
This selection can be found in Teen Ink Love andRelationships, the fourth in the Teen Ink book series, all available inbookstores nationwide and online.
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Capturing the Way-dau
   What is it that stirs humans into rapid movement?What is it that inspires us to move as "leaves in awind?"

Dancing has historically played a significant role in manyaspects of life.
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Está Bien
   "This selection can be found in Teen Ink Friendsand Family, the third in the Teen Ink book series, all available inbookstores nationwide and online. Continue...
Faith
Highlighted dread locks,
three-and-a-half inch heels,
tight-fitting blue jeans
and her boyfriend's sweater.
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Freedom Throughout the World
   My grandfather, Alan P., was born February 13, 1925. Heresided in Sedalia, Missouri until the age of 19 when he was drafted into the AirForce for World War II. Fear settled in his mind before he left for basictraining.
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Knowing When
   Tank tops, boxer shorts, newly-designed hairdos andfaces painted with all the wrong shades of make-up: another Saturday nightslumber party with best friends.
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Me and Her
   We go together like two peas in a pod, macaroni andcheese, mashed potatoes and gravy. It's Kylie and Casey, Casey and Kylie, justthe two of us. Our history goes way back, but we weren't always this close. Wemet in fourth grade and hated each other.
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My Big Win
   It was the 2000 Allen County Fair, and I wasshowing my hogs. I was ready for showmanship, my favorite event. I was in thefifth class, so when the third was called, I went to my pig and got her up. As Ibrushed her, I heard my name called to come to the ring.
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Point and Click
   Point and click, point and click. This is the hourafter I finish my homework. As I write that last Chemistry answer, my mindwanders to what awaits me in the world of the Web.
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Roses and Ridicule
   For me, fifth grade consisted of ugly clothes,spelling bees and low self-esteem. Constantly worrying about my image, I didwhatever it took to appear "cool.
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Summer at the Chart Room
   For the past three summers I have worked at theChart Room, a restaurant that overlooks a marina. In business for over 30 years,this restaurant is a summer tradition for many.
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Thanks, But No Thanks
This selection can be found in Teen Ink Friendsand Family, the third in the Teen Ink book series, all available inbookstores nationwide and online. Continue...
The Elusive Bird
Wild turkeys
Sly and elusive
They can hear andsee
Many times better than we
But I the hunter seek out this bird
Icamouflage my body
Blending with my surroundings
Moving little
Makingnot a sound
A bearded bird enters my view
My heart beats ...
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True Beauty
   This selection can be found in Teen Ink Friendsand Family, the third in the Teen Ink book series, all available inbookstores nationwide and online. Continue...
Whittler
   My grandfather was a strong, brave man who carved woodenducks like a magician. He believed in the simple things, like being patient andtaking it easy. He served our country in the Air Force and at the firehouse formany years.
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