“Noticing is part of good science,” she replied.

“And good care.”

I didn’t win first place.

A boy with an impressively engineered water-filtration model deserved that.

I received a certificate for clear communication and a sticker that said I ASK QUESTIONS.

I stuck it on my backpack.

That evening we celebrated with pizza.

Colleen asked whether I wanted to invite a few friends over more often.