Santa Claus on Radar After Christmas Journey
A first person account from Will Martin about a Christmas trip to Grandma’s house. The narrator customers a UFO radar alert and imagines Santa Claus as the source, arguing with a brother and facing disbelief at school while traveling with younger siblings. John Martin is noted as a retired teacher and author.
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Derek
Santa Claus
Will
Grandma’s
Raindeer
Mom
Dad
North Pole
John Martin
Josbook
Mindspring
Army Camels by Doris Fisher in West Texas
A description of the children's book Army Camels by Doris Fisher with illustrations by Julie Dupre Buckner, featuring Texas ships of the desert. The voyage from North Africa encounters a storm, securing camels in kneeling harnesses, and Seasick native handlers. A baby camel named Uncle Sam is born at sea and learns to wrestle as the ship reaches Matagorda Bay.
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Fisher
Doris
Julie Dupre Buckner
Pelican Publishing Company
West Texas
North Africa
Uncle Sam
Matagorda Bay
Camel Corps in Texas 1856 Surprises Army Life
A vivid note recalls the first US Camel Corps arrival in Texas in 1856. Camels, fences, and desert dogs unsettled horses while the Army demonstrated endurance by packing hay on their backs. Mrs. Shirley spun camel hair into yarn and sent socks to President Pierce, as lore of eerie ghost camels lingered. Doris Fisher and Julie Buckner are noted as modern illustrators and puzzle creators inspired by desert themes.
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US Camel Corps
Texas
Mary Shirley
Franklin Pierce
Doris Fisher
Julie Buckner
Plaquemine
Louisiana
Pelican Publishing Company
Grandson Bullying Signals Need Mental Health Evaluation
Dear Abby advises the 7 year old grandson showing sneaky theft and abuse toward a disabled sister may have serious emotional issues. Parents should seek immediate mental health evaluation to address driving causes and safety concerns.
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Abby
Jim
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