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[my Mom's] Funny That Way, Celebrating Special Occasions With Blue Food. I Think It's Her Way Of Saying Anything Is Possible. Percy Can Pass Seventh Grade. Waffles Can Be Blue. Little Miracles Like That.

I Wondered If I Would Appear On A Temple Wall Painting Someday. A Blonde Egyptian Girl With Purple Highlights Running Sideways Through The Palm Trees, Screaming "yikes!" In Hieroglyphics As Neith Chased After Me. The Thought Of Some Poor Archaeologist Trying To Figure That Out Almost Lifted My Spirits.

Leo Fell In Love With Every Girl He Saw-as Long As She Was Completely Out Of His League.

I'm Not Good With Children," The God Confessed. "or People. Well, Any Organic Life Forms, Really.

A Battle Can Be Won Before It's Ever Fought By Choosing The Right Ground.