Fun House
The nicest teachers don't last for long

By Joyce Almeida
Waimanalo Resident

The day before the new semester was to begin, my two 9-year-old grandsons were having a discussion regarding their new teachers.

Joey said, "I'm so happy that I'm getting Mrs. Hamilton."

"Which one is that?" David asked.

Joey said, "You know: the really, really nice teacher who used to be the librarian."

"I don't say this to be mean," David then said, "but trust me, Joey, once they get the hang of it, they change."

Has your child said something hilarious? Do you have a funny story about your spouse or other family members? The best Fun House anecdotes of 2001 will be reprinted in the 'Ohana section after the end of the year, and the selected writers will receive Honolulu Advertiser logo items.

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