How to Become an Indian/Spy/Superhero

A 'how to' inclass assignment. Some of my favoritest things to do when I was little.
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Orange construction paper-- draw a feather headband. That goes great with the black sweatshirt. Sneak through trees-- startle calm parents-- make hideous faces in dark windows. Bath towel around your neck, jump off the porch, off the patio, a tree, the shed, the bigger shed at the end of the yard-- sure, you can fly if it's just a little farther. A friend's pony-- no bridle, no saddle, (warriors don't use them), tearing around the field so fast you can't breathe, then when you fall off, you really can't breathe. Lurking in the forest-- bow and arrow in hand, you're so invisible. (Parents call later- Is she okay? She was sitting in that tree for so long?) Build tepees and forts-- tell parents you're moving out to become an independent woman. Pack supplies: bananas, ice cream sandwiches, apples, icypops, bread, orange juice, ice cream, leftover rice in a plastic bag, and a really big milkshake (Mom, can I have one?). Repair your fort for occupation, can't do it alone-- Catwoman Halloween costume, that'll do the trick. You're going to live here until spring-- it's September, but maybe it'll be a short winter-- draw a calendar in the dirt. You'll be fine: you can make more icypops out of orange juice and snow.