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"Hank took a long plane flight to Australia. Because he sat for most of the trip, he got a pulmonary embolism. When the plane landed Hank was rushed to the hospital. Hank survived, but he spent his entire trip in the hospital. Hank now tells everyone that his was probably his worst vacation." |
Kathy liked cooking. Goat cheese was her favorite ingredient. She added it to almost everything. She put it in a quiche and her family raved. It was delicious! |
"Oni needed a winter coat. But her mom was too poor to buy her one! Then One's cousin offered her an extra coat. It was a warm wool, and perfectly sized! Oni was so grateful!" |
George was driving his car. He smelled something bad in the car. He looked around the car to find the smell. He found a food container from the previous week. George decided he needed to clean his car. |
It was an incredibly hot summer's day. The Smith family was sat at home enjoying the air conditioning. Suddenly the power cut out and the air conditioning shut off! The house got so hot the whole family had to go to a friend's house. Luckily when they returned the power was on and it was cool again. |
"Zach had practiced for weeks. He was the star of the school musical. He wanted to make a good impression. On opening night, he nailed it. Zach was so proud of himself!" |
Our five year old neighbor Freddie was out today. He had a bandage on his knee and elbow. I asked his mom what happened to him. She said he fell on the ground while playing. I said it was all part of growing up. |
"My dog Leila loved to chase my friends Damien around. Although she was playful, he seemed scared of her. One day Leila chased him from the backyard to the front yard. She ran after him down the street and inside his house. She stopped and set next to his grandfather in their living room." |
"Serena was arguing with her mom. She was insisting that Serena had lied about walking the dog. Serena was completely insulted that her mom wouldn't believe her. She told her mom that her feelings were hurt. Luckily, her mom calmed down and decided to give her a chance." |
Dori met a man named Charles and immediately fell in love. Charles also fell in love with Dori. Charles thinks about her day and night. He sends her flowers all the time and can't wait to see her. Charles bought an engagement ring for Dori today. |
Carter had gotten a balloon from a party. His brother took the balloon from him. Carter's brother popped his balloon. Carter ran and told his mother. Carter's brother got punished for popping the balloon. |
Sarah wanted to read a newly released book. She went to the library. It was closed. She went to the bookstore. She read it there in the stacks without paying! |
Allie got a little scared. All of the sudden she heard a mower right outside. Later she realized that it was the landscapers. She then felt relieved. She went out to apologize to them. |
"The town's police were on high alert. They were planning on conducting a drug bust. They crept up to the house, then burst through the door. They found several types of drugs. It was a successful bust." |
Jodi was craving a milkshake. She went to the store and bought ice cream and a blender. She got home and added all the ingredients to the blender. She blended them all and poured it into a glass. The milkshake was good and Jodi was satisfied. |
The kids were headed off to the cabins. They were going to camp! It was their first time away from home. They were very nervous! They had a lot of fun on their new adventure. |
Denise got hit by a car. She sued the driver. She got a huge settlement. Denise retired and moved to the beach. Her fortune was worth the pain! |
Calvin wanted to learn a new skill. He enrolled in a pottery class. He made a bowl and a vase! He was excited about his progress. He signed up for another class to learn more. |
"Someone stole Kia's new car. But luckily, she had GPS tracking installed! She alerted the GPS trackers of the theft. Soon police had found Kia's car. They returned it to her and arrested the thief!" |
We went to the fair yesterday. It was very hot. Tina started to feel sick. I felt badly for her. She ended up throwing up. |
"Felicia ate so much food she got very fat. She couldn't get off the couch without some help. She tried but fell on the floor. No one was home, and she couldn't get up. Felicia was on the floor for hours until her husband came home." |
The company's headquarters was finished. They planted some trees in front as a finishing touch. The trees made shade in the grass. The employees could imagine sitting in the shade on their lunch break. The building was going to be a great new location for them! |
"Kat was walking home one night from the grocery store. Out of nowhere, a van pulled up beside her. Two women and one man got out, and assaulted Kat. Later, Kat called the cops, and described her assailants. With this information, the police were able to arrest her attackers." |
Dave used to buy large packs of bottled water. But he found a store near his house that refilled water. He bought large water jugs and got refills for 25 cents a gallon. And he saved lots of money on water. Dave never went back to buying bottled water again. |
"Fred never used a shopping list. Instead, he went to the store and bought whatever he felt like. So he bought tons of groceries. And he imagined lots of great food he could make. But he only used half of the food he bought before it expired." |
Nancy's car irreparably broke down. The next day Nancy went shopping for a new vehicle. She tested many different models. She finally settled on a blue Toyota. Nancy happily drove her new car home. |
Suzy dropped her bag by accident. She couldn't find it. All the sudden she found it. A nice woman found it for her. So Suzy treated her to lunch. |
Jase was finally old enough to sign up for football. His older brothers played. He was excited to get his pads and jersey. After weeks of practice it was time for his first game. He scored two touchdowns and had a great time. |
Will was on a fishing trip. He felt a pull on his line. Will started to reel in his line. He suddenly felt a slight pop. The line had broken. |
"My wife's supervisor never mentioned her father. She talked a lot about her mother. We assumed her father was dead. Recently, she said her father had left her mom for a younger woman. We were shocked and saddened." |
I ate a big muffin. But it wouldn't go away! There always seemed to be more! So I ate more! Now I'm sick to my stomach. |
The walls are lit up. There is a swirl of colors. You have to go underground between terminals. It is like the twilight zone. This is at the Detroit airport. |
"Anna tried everything to cure her hiccups. Water, breath holding, peanut butter - everything! But nothing worked. She had to just wait them out. It took a full hour for Anna's hiccups to trail off." |
"Anna was having a sleepover with her friends. Soon, the teenagers started a game of truth or dare. It wasn't long before someone dared Anna to kiss her friend Bob. Anna refused and thought it was gross. Bob laughed at Anna's reaction." |
Amy had forgotten to defrost meat for supper. It was her turn to cook. Amy went to the store. She found the cheapest meat on sale. Amy went home and cooked supper. |
Anna and her dad were climbing Mount Fuji together. This was their third climb - they'd done Everest and Kilimanjaro. At first it seemed the heat and humidity would stop them. But they pushed through to the summit. Anna and her dad scaled Mount Fuji together triumphantly! |
"Norbert had to go to the dentist after his lunch break. Norbert had eaten some Greek salad and his teeth were not their best. He quickly searched his desk, looking for some dental floss or gum. Luckily, he found a full travel dental kit in the back of his drawer. Norbert and his dentist both had a pleasant time during... |
After coming in from outside one of my dogs was very sick. He was constantly coughing and I felt really bad. I tried waiting a few days to take him to the vet to see how he was. He started coughing more and more so I took him to the vet. The vet diagnosed him and gave him some medication as well. |
"Paul had a lot of subscriptions. He got his favorite magazine in the mail and read it immediately. Every time he finished one magazine, he couldn't wait to get another. He flipped through them on his commute to work. This magazines were his favorite way to pass the time." |
Debbie's knee was giving her problems. She limped when she walked. Debbie got a knee brace from her doctor. It helped her a lot! Soon she could walk without a limp. |
The Smiths always looked forward to the local fair. They visited every year and couldn't wait for the next one. When the time came it started to rain heavily. The fair was postponed and the Smiths were really upset. Thankfully it was only for a week and they visited the next weekend. |
It was a very hot day. Melissa wanted to go outside and play. She put on her bathing suite. She filled up a lots of balloons with water. She invited her friends over for a water balloon fight. |
Sheena loved helping people plan trips. She had been many places around the world. She liked to talk about the pros and cons of them all. She was great at matching clients with their dream locations. Sheena was always happy to hear that the person had had a great trip. |
"Steve wanted to impress a girl at school with his fencing skills. He challenged a new student, Napoleon, to a fencing match. Steve didn't know Napoleon was actually a great amateur fencer. Napoleon beat Steve very easily in the match. Napoleon took the girl out that weekend instead of Steve." |
"A police officer stopped Cleveland in the middle of the street. Although he was only caught for speeding, the officer attacked him. He also used pepper spray on his eyes. Cleveland was irritated and filed several charges. The police officer lost his job." |
"The cashier checked out my items at the supermarket. He charged me the full price for several items that were on sale. I tried to remind him that the items were discounted at 50%. However, he didn't believe me. We ended up fighting for several minutes." |
"In 2011 I went swimming. I took my cell phone with me. I went right into the water with the phone. I could not dry it out, even using rice. I ended up getting a new phone and a waterproof case." |
Margery was making toast with butter. Then she realized she was out of butter. She decided to use margarine instead. Then Margery realized something amusing. She was Margery making margarine. |
Jake was playing in the sandbox. Suddenly another kid toddled over and hit him. Jake was stunned! But he bit his lip to keep from crying. He knew the child was too young to be blamed. |
"Jake's grandfather owned an old antique store. When he was on vacation, Jake visited his grandad at the store. Jake's grandfather gave him an old, antique coffee pot. Years later, Jake's grandpa died and the store closed down. Jake never made coffee, but the coffee pot reminds him of his grandad." |
"Jessie bought a new shirt. When she brought the shirt home, she found a hole in it. Jessie brought the shirt back to the store. The store allowed her to exchange the shirt. Jessie checked the shirt before leaving the store." |
The end of 2015 brought the end of my highest weight. I finally had enough and decided to schedule the surgery to fix it. The process went so quickly! Before I knew it I was seemingly already in the post-op recovery room. It's been 7 months and I keep melting away the fat! |
Kevin was having a bunch of friends over. His mom liked for him to have playdates. The kids all ran around and played with nerf guns. They screamed and laughed and had a great time. Kevin asked if they could come over the next day as well. |
"Yancy worked in a coal mine. One morning the mine collapsed. Yancy gathered his fellow miners together. They started digging a hole. With Yancy's lead, they were free by the end of the day." |
"Fred was very hungry. So he decided to cook something. However, he had never cooked before. Still he tried to make something. And he burned all the food." |
"Jennifer got rear ended in traffic. She reported it to her insurance and put her car in the shop. Her insurance company paid for her to have a rental car. Jennifer got a much newer, nicer rental than her own car. She was very disappointed when she had to return it." |
"Judy was opening anniversary gifts. A pretty purple package caught her eye. Inside, she found the most perfect set of china. Her mother in law had given her the great gift. Judy thanked her for being so considerate." |
"This morning I went to the grocery store. I purchased eggs, bread, juice and some berries. I made omelets with fresh fruit on the side. My family enjoyed their breakfast and asked for more. After breakfast we all went on a walk to help us digest." |
"Celine went to Netherlands to study the recorder professionally. When she came back, she was very good. She banded up with a group a friends. And they played baroque music together. They became a sensation in their milieu very fast." |
Denise's daughter was very interested in music. She decided to enroll her daughter in piano classes. Denise bought her daughter a keyboard to practice at home. Her daughter practiced every night. The instructor told Denise how impressive her daughter was. |
There was a twister warning in my town. I've never experienced a twister. I had no idea what to do. It was a little scary. Thank god it never hit the ground. |
Eliza was eating japanese food. She was eating delicious shrimp and carrots. Then she bit down on something crunchy. She pulled the thing out of her mouth. She was eating a big cockroach. |
"Grandma was depressed when her best friend moved away. She missed her companionship and felt too old to make new friends. I convinced her to try volunteering with an animal rescue shelter. She found a sweet cat companion and met some kind, like minded people. Best of all was learning she could still make a positive di... |
"Anna got a summer job at an ice cream parlor. It was her very first job. At first she disliked the long hours. But as she got used to it, she started to like it. Soon Anna was enjoying herself at work!" |
Jo had a favorite pair of name brand shoes. He had worn them all through eighth grade. He planned to wear them for luck on the first day of high school. But when he tried them on he got a shock. Jo had outgrown his lucky shoes - they didn't fit! |
Ashley was suppose to go on a camping trip with her friends. She wanted to get a warm pair of cargo pants. The outdoor fitness store had the perfect pair of pants. She purchased them on her way to the campground. When she got there she realized she bought the wrong size. |
"I wanted freshly made, pure peanut butter. I went to a grocery store with a machine. I wasn't used to the machine so I read the directions. I turned on the machine. When it came time to turn it off, I couldn't until I got help." |
Anna's parakeet escaped one day. She looked everywhere but feared it was gone. Then she heard a tiny peep. The sly bird was hiding up in the corner by the fan! Anna was relieved that it had not flown away. |
A young boy waited patiently while his mother ordered a hot dog. She added ketchup from the boardwalk stand before handing it to him. He smiled and looked out at the ocean while holding the hot dog. A seagull swooped down and took the hot dog right from the boy's hand. The boy sat down and sobbed while staring at his e... |
"Amber was trying to buy a gun. Her husband had been drinking a lot lately. When he drank he got mean. Amber felt she needed the gun for protection. However, her husband stop drinking and she never bought the gun." |
Kenny is on vacation. He is relaxing on the beach. He gets a phone call. His wife and children have all died in a house fire. Kenny lost it all. |
Cal left his grocery cart in the parking lot. He got into the car. Another car pulled into the parking lot. Cal felt guilty. He moved the cart out of the way so the car could park. |
Jen was feeling homesick. She took out a photo of her childhood home. She felt a little better. She thought of the great times she'd had there. Jen was feeling melancholy but happy. |
"Thirteen year old Patrick hated staying with his aunt. She would always find yard work for him to do, even on weekends. When his mother dropped him off, Patrick frowned. His aunt met him at the door and told him she had a surprise. There was a new gaming system with games set up for him to play." |
Heidi was on the school's math team. They had a math tournament over the weekend. Heidi met with her team after school everyday. They studied hard for the tournament. Heidi and her team won first place at the tournament. |
Gene's phone was almost dead. He took out his power cord and plugged it in. Nothing happened. Gene's power cord was broken. He was so frustrated! |
Carla didn't plan on getting her hair wet. She just wanted to sit by the edge of the pool. Her brother ran up behind her pushing Carla into the pool. Carla was furious with her brother. Her new hair style was ruined. |
"My father liked to eat oysters. One day he brought home 24 raw oysters. He tried to shuck them by hand. He was eager, and got a lot of cuts on his hands. The oysters were great, though." |
One day Sally and her friends decided to play mini golf. Sally ended up scoring a hole in one! Her friends applauded her. She ended up scoring the most points. They had a lot of fun. |
Mark had always loved fast cars. When he was a boy he always said he would be a racecar driver. Throughout his teen years he spent most of his time in mechanics class. In his adulthood he was able to work in a pit crew. After years of hard work he debuted as a drag racer. |
"Marvin loved to sing karaoke. Unfortunately, he couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. His friends encouraged him to find another hobby. He learned he was an amazing kite flyer. He was thrilled to find another fun hobby." |
David had an old truck. It began to give him trouble. David got an estimate of the repair cost. It was more than David thought the truck was worth. David decided to buy a new truck. |
Jen loved making things with her hands. She took up knitting. She made a few blankets. The were so warm and cozy! Jen got to work making a big comforter for her bed. |
"Liv was sick of paying $20 for pizza delivery. She thought she could make it herself for much cheaper. She bought dough and other supplies. Then she put her creation in the oven. When it was done, it looked even better than delivery pizzas!" |
Shawn was talking on a cell phone with his mother. She was telling him what to buy at the grocery store. He heard her say to buy three dozen eggs. The connection was bad. She had actually said 'the dozen eggs' and he severely overbought. |
Betty was going to her annual doctor's check up. The doctor told her she had high blood pressure. Betty was given a diet plan and a prescription. She started eating better and exercising. Betty's blood pressure went down. |
The family liked to travel when school was out. They decided to go skiing over Christmas Break. They went to Colorado and stayed at a resort. It was beautiful and so much fun! They learned how to ski very well by the end of their trip. |
All Ally thought of after graduating was moving out of her parents. She hated living there because she had no freedom. She wanted to live where she could do what she wanted. After she graduated she got her own apartment and loved it. Now she has a better relationship with her parents. |
"During our department meetings, each person was expected to report. This was very tedious and time-consuming. I screwed up my courage and approached the Dean about this. She approved my idea that each team, not each person, should report. Now everyone has a happier, more efficient department meeting." |
"The couple had done a lot of landscaping in their yard. They planted a lilac bush in the corner of their yard. It grew larger and larger. Soon, it covered up the whole doghouse! They loved all the colorful blooms." |
"Mindy had always loved doodling, especially on her school desks. Though her art teacher was thrilled, the others weren't as enthused. Eventually her doodling habit got her suspended. The teachers hoped this would finally knock some sense into her. But Mindy wasn't deterred - she couldn't wait to start with graffiti!" |
Lisa was walking very carefully. She had a bunch of eggs in a bowl. She tripped on the carpet and fell. All of the eggs cracked! She had a huge mess to clean up. |
"Nina hated walking to school a mile each way. Then her mom moved, and her walk tripled! Now it was 3 miles there and 3 miles back! Nina fondly remembered her old route. She wished she had only a mile to walk!" |
I was watching a LLWS game on ESPN. They switched the game to ESPN News. I could not find that channel on my tv. My wife found it after looking at the internet. It was very confusing. |
"Les wanted to get tickets to Wimbledon. He found out the more economical tickets were sold out. He discovered he couldn't afford what was left, which were pricier. To his surprise, his friend gave him two tickets for his birthday. Les went to the event with his friend, and had a great time." |
"Greta always enjoyed stand up comedy. She decided to try doing stand up at a local open mic. Her jokes totally bombed, and she left the stage in tears. Greta decided to improve her stand up routine. After a year of doing stand up comedy, she won $50 in a local contest." |
The family was bored. They decided to go see a movie. They picked a comedy. It was so funny! They had a great night laughing together. |
Stella was born to be the prettiest girl in the room. She would pretend to be a model walking the catwalk while growing up. At the age of 15 she won her first contest as a teen beauty singer. She grew up to perform and become a beauty queen 55 times. At the age of 55 she was still considered a beauty queen and a legend... |
"My friend met a woman on the bus to work. They were friendly to each other. One day she saw him miss a bus so he could be with her. She accused him of stalking. He backed off, and they did not talk again." |
The kids were bored. Their mom said they should pop in a movie. They pulled a DVD out of the cabinet. It was too scratched to play. The kids were frustrated. |
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