Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for January 07, 2016

It’s a hard knock life in 4th grade. Being 9 ain’t easy!

It’s not a Sum-Zero world. It’s not one or the other. Both your lives can suck at the same time.

I think Marigold isn’t helping. No one wants to be miserable.

My daughter is currently in 4th grade. This, yes, a million times.

And just what’s WRONG with boogers on celery?

My great granddaughter turned 9 a few months ago. Probably going thru the same thing.

This is right on the money! My husband and I have often compared our experiences as nonconforming kids — for girls, the retribution is social, whereas for boys it’s physical. I always found the social stuff to be more insidious and long-lasting, but then again I never got slammed into any lockers, so I can’t really say which is worse.

It’s good that Phoebe and Max have each other (and Marigold).

I sure wouldn’t bully someone that had a unicorn for a bodyguard.

Boogers are finger food.

It’s not a contest, kids.

No wonder he always wears black.. Hides stains better. But then, a bright flower print always works best.

Oh boy.

Guest writer: Adam Sandler.

Congratulations Dana!