To Fredrik again Thanks for helping me kick off this adventure Excited for all your adventures that lie ahead
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Losing His Touch 1 CHAPTER 2 Smells and Bells 13 CHAPTER 3 Write What Brings You Joy 27 CHAPTER 4 A Poet and Didn't Know It 37 CHAPTER 5 Going Up 53 CHAPTER 6 The Attic 67 CHAPTER 7 The Worst Rear end Ever 77 CHAPTER 8 What Are You Afraid Of 91
CHAPTER ONE LOSING HIS TOUCH Fred inhaled Most kids hated the way their gym smelled But Fred liked it Not the stale sweat and stinky gym shoes so much But just before lunch time when the kitchen behind the gym got too warm and the staff opened the side doors the gym smelled like a mix of tater tots and fresh crisp air Plus basketballs The gym always smelled like basketballs Even up here on the stage 1
