In Kelly’s time, starship pilots were always under 13 years of age:
speed trumps experience, and, in space, speed is everything.
Archive for the 'Children' Category
Pilot
April 23, 2011Edwin
March 19, 2011
Telling Edwin to play outside was always risky.
Constance
March 12, 2011
Early in life Constance learned that girls got dolls, but boys got the cool toys.
Her brothers always knew where to look.
Tolerance
March 12, 2011
Her sister had made the skirt. Her mother had made the jacket. Her great-aunt had made the blouse with its collar. She was told that she would grow into it.
Emerline
March 5, 2011
All children can look earnest; but, some practice for several hours each and every day.
John Arthur
September 16, 2009
John Arthur McArthur—there had been one of him in every school she had taught in over the last 30 years.
(1 1/2 x 2 inches)
Amelia
September 12, 2009
On Thursday, Amelia was told that the royal scepters were not toys.
On Friday, she discovered that even fairy princesses could be sent to bed without supper.
(1 1/2 x 2 inches)
Harvest Parade
September 8, 2009
According to her mother, every child enjoyed being part of the harvest parade.
Er, right.
(1 x 2 inches)
That’s About Right
September 8, 2009
Welcome to Monday.
(1 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches)
Marilyn
August 11, 2009
Marilyn always carried a large briefcase and a brass cane, although she seemed to need neither.
(1 1/2 x 3 inches)
