My grown sons, Dan and Steven, were camping with me in Council Bluffs when the sharp-eyed Dan found an Iowa town that had a certain appeal to us. It was McClelland. and it wasn’t far away.

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Here’s a problem. I found some of Patrick’s homework on the computer. Parents need to pay attention to their children’s work apparently.

Name: Patrick McClelland
Date: 5/12/14
Period: 3

Reflection Questions for Close Reading Activity
Directions: Type a thorough response under each of the following questions.
1. Approaching Texts: Am I aware of my purpose for reading? Yes or No. Why?
Yes. I’ve been learning this section, haven’t I?

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Sigh… see you on Saturday I guess.

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Just watched Groundhog Day with the kids…again.

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Steve brought his tube-changing skills to the annual Rio Strada pool party and barbeque placing second to Rio’s president, Ron Rouse. All this was after an epic 95-mile team ride that included 7 flats and a bee sting on Steve’s…well…right on the dot, as a younger Steve would say.

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Champions train in inclement weather. Oh, and I’m going to go for a ride in this crap too.

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Emily is playing in the championship game at 2:15. Lets win it Sac United Extreme 98! Note, they lost the final game and took second in the Davis tournament. It was fun to watch the teams do the World Cup Walk set to music before the game.

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This from Steve’s Facebook: Post ride/soccer meal, then off to the Davis farmer’s market. Sister, Amy had come down to Davis to watch Emily play in a local soccer tournament while Steve competed in a training ride. After a quick trip to refuel at Burgers and Brew, we hit up the local farmer’s market.

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Today we laid Les Mielcasz to rest. After? It was only appropriate to have lunch at Scott’s Seafood, where he took all his dates. Now we just need a martini.

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The family that rides together…

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