by Mary Beth Strickler
The smell of freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils and Elmer’s glue. The invitation of brightly colored notebook covers filled with crisp, white pages begging to be filled. An unblemished pair of new shoes. Pants, skirts, and shirts with tags still clinging to them. There are so many memories we carry when it comes to the start of a new school year. Fortunately, mine were all with fond excitement as I looked forward to the change of subject matters and new teachers. And even though I no longer have a “need”, I find myself slowly perusing the school supply aisles of my local store with great interest. The purchasing of special school items, whether they be classroom supplies or new wardrobe pieces, was a way to mark a special occasion.
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