Everyone can participate on some level. It's great that even a little third-grader feels like she's doing something.

We've been trying to get a hold of them, but we haven't been able to do that yet. I don't know if the school is still standing or full of water.

It kind of disguises the exercise. This is a great way to start the school year. This is one goal that we're all working on.

It's redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains — saving this land has been our charter for over 100 years.

Even a lie told for a good purpose has a way of perpetuating itself, doesn't it? Look at all the trouble I caused by refusing to tell the truth about Sarah's father."

- Nell

My mother looked back at me while my father drove. Her long auburn hair was shimmering in the flickers of light passing through the window from the oncoming highway traffic. Looking at her I admired her flawless, pearlescent skin. Her hazel eyes were flecked with bits of blue and teal like a true Mer. My mother was beautiful, and I looked nothing like her.