... sightseers. Thin, newly paved roads wrap around the "mountain- like a large spring, and, also from a distance, sharp, bright reflections from metal gutters and guard railings catch the corner of one's eye as he or she makes the first turn around 86th avenue, which leads to the front entrance of Rocky Butte. Also conspicuous about the mountain's appearance is the long ... , red tower that stands strong and unraveled by the punishing winds that usually blanket a majority of the mountain. Two circular satellite discs sit side by side at the very top of ... baseball skills for upcoming sof...

• Word Count: 1320
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... him and yelled, "What the hell am I going to do?!" Before I could properly finish the exclamation, the shop owner appeared out of the corner of my eye holding the answer. In each hand was a little, red fire extinguisher. Without a single word, he threw me one of the extinguishers and, side by side, we let them loose onto the hood of my poor ... ...

• Word Count: 2061
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School