If I had a choice, I would live in a rural area.
I would look to see the tall pines. They smell prickly in my throat and nose when I walk outside each and every morning.
In open fields each afternoon my family would fly kites and play volleyball. At night I see the animals curled up. There are good things about living in a rural area.
Sometimes, gunshots from hunters who are hunting deer would wake me. I would not get a wink of sleep. I say, “Stop!” It would be a long drive to go to school and I would be late for morning meeting. Bees buzzing in my ears! There are bad things about living in a rural area.
Even though there are hard things about living in a rural area, the country is for me.
by Riley
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February 8, 2010 at 11:31 am |
Great sky. I like the house.
February 8, 2010 at 11:34 am |
At my house you can see the animals to.
February 8, 2010 at 11:35 am |
we can see the animals to
February 10, 2010 at 7:37 pm |
I like living in a rural area, too! Remember living in Danby by the pond? We heard so many bees! I love your collage–it’s beautiful.
February 11, 2010 at 9:47 am |
I’m with you, Riley. I prefer a rural area myself. Like you, I rather enjoy how prickly the pines smell in my nose. Maybe we can walk in the woods next time you come to Minnesota to vistit.
February 11, 2010 at 1:45 pm |
I have always lived in a rural area and I LOVE it! When I was little there was a whole flock of turkeys that lived in our backyard and my brothers would catch little fish in the stream. Your collage is VERY colorful Riley!
February 11, 2010 at 3:40 pm |
I love this! I live outside of the city and love the trees in my yard. You did such a great job of describing the sounds and smells, I felt like I was at home.
February 12, 2010 at 12:06 am |
Hi, Riley. Great essay! I especially like the way you describe the smell of pine trees as prickly in your nose and throat. I never thought about it in those words, but that’s exactly what it feels like. I look forward to reading more of your writing!
February 12, 2010 at 6:41 am |
Nice work, Riley! You’re right, there are good and bad things about living in the country, but my favorite thing is the animals. I love having deer peek in my window and rabbits playing in the yard. Hawks sit in the trees and watch for mice below and even owls visit sometimes.
You’re becoming quite a writer. I bet your parents are really proud of your work and of you. Keep it up!
Love,
Judy
February 12, 2010 at 8:11 am |
Great blog post Riley, I like the writing and the picture. Nice job.
February 12, 2010 at 11:36 am |
I love the country, too! I would really like to wake to the sound of nature rather than the traffic noise. Birds sing really nice in the morning. I can picture you and me with the dawn light just peeking over the horizon with us watching from the kitchen window of the “up north” woods cabin. I really like your description of the pine smell!
February 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm |
What a wonderfully written essay, Riley!! You did a great job and I can understand why you would like living in a rural community. Your picture is great – I think it’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing your essay with me.
February 12, 2010 at 3:24 pm |
Riley –
I really enjoyed reading your essay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful writing with all of us.
Rebecca (Elizabeth’s mom)
February 13, 2010 at 12:35 pm |
Great story! I really would want to be there too.
February 14, 2010 at 4:36 am |
Wow Riley – what a beautiful picture and essay! I too really love tall pine trees – and their prickley smell. My students have really loved all of the wonderful pictures you and your classmates have up in the hallway. They make our school beautiful. Nice job!!
February 14, 2010 at 10:09 pm |
Wow, Riley! What detailed and descriptive writing! I especially liked the part about the pines. I also really enjoyed all of the texture in your collage. Nice work!
February 22, 2010 at 10:21 am |
I like the sky in your picture. It’s really bright and pretty. I live in the country and I LOVE it. I do hear gunshots almost every night and it scares me sometimes but I can still sleep. How I fall asleep is that I listen to my radio and then I don’t hear the gunshots.