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The Comfort of a Weekend Bake Sale

The Comfort of a Weekend Bake Sale​ Every fall, my school hosts a bake sale to raise money for the art club, and this year, I decided to join in. I spent Saturday morning in the kitchen with my mom, baking chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and lemon bars—recipes we’d found in her old cookbook, the pages stained with chocolate and butter from years of use. By noon, we’d packed everything into pretty boxes, and I headed to the school gym, where tables were covered with colorful tablecloths and filled with treats from other students and parents.​ At first, I was nervous—what if no one bought my baked goods? But soon, people started stopping by. A little girl with pigtails asked for a cookie, and her mom bought a box of brownies. A teacher I liked, Mr. Carter, praised my lemon bars and said they tasted like his grandma’s. As I handed out treats and took money, I started chatting with people: some talked about their favorite desserts, others shared stories about past bake sales. Even when t...
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Volunteering at a Senior Center

Volunteering at a Senior Center​ Volunteering at a senior center every Saturday morning has been one of the most heartwarming experiences. My job is to read books to the seniors, play board games with them, and listen to their stories.​ Mrs. Lee tells me about her childhood in Korea, showing me old photos. Mr. Chen teaches me how to play chess, even when I make silly mistakes. Last week, we had a small party, and I helped them decorate cookies. Seeing their smiles when we laugh or when they talk about their memories makes me happy. Volunteering at the senior center taught me that everyone has interesting stories to share, and spending time with them is a gift for both of us.
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The Magic of a Mountain Sunrise

The Magic of a Mountain Sunrise As dawn breaks over the mountain peaks, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds. The sky, once a deep expanse of inky black, begins to transform. Soft hues of pink and purple gradually seep in, like a painter delicately brushing colors onto a canvas. The frigid mountain air seems to hold its breath in anticipation. Frost clings to the grass, glistening like tiny diamonds as the first rays of sunlight peek over the horizon. The snow-capped peaks catch the light, turning from a cold white to a warm, golden glow. Silence reigns, broken only by the occasional chirp of a bird waking to greet the day. As the sun ascends higher, its rays illuminate the valleys below, revealing hidden lakes and meadows. The world beneath comes alive, and the magic of the mountain sunrise fills the air, reminding us of nature’s unparalleled beauty.
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