'According to the Greeks,' he says, 'the sun was the golden wheel of a chariot that Apollo drove across the sky. Get it? It's my way of calling you a sunflower.' 'What kind of name is that?' I ask my dad. And because he's always reading, I got stuck with a stupid name, Apolonia Flores. The reason I don't have a TV is because my dad's a high-school English teacher, which means he'd rather I admit that spending so much energy on socks is weird and a little immature, but it's hard to be normal when you live inĪ house with no TV. Socks are also great as coasters, bookmarks, wallets, and dusters. Make a ball by folding the open end over the roll. I've got a pile of these in a shoe box by my bed. Knee-highs are great for people who want to be rabbits People who think socks are just for feet have no imagination. Sometimes, these socks become puppetsĪnd sometimes they go to sock heaven where they can rest in peace with the socks I've outgrown.īut mostly, I use the holey socks for experiments. They actually have holes, so I don't wear them anymore. Somewhere between the tossing and soaking and wringing, one gets lost. Most of the partners disappear in the washing machine orĭryer.

The lonely sock drawer is for those who have lost their partners. Then by length-ankle, crew, or knee-high. Them by style-dressy, casual, or athletic. The daily drawer helps me get dressed every morning. I have a dresser with drawers labeled DAILY SOCKS, LONELY SOCKS, HOLEY SOCKS, and SOCK HEAVEN. Some people collect coins or stamps, but I collect socks. Books are your best friends 1 27-Pound Egg

Confetti Girl by Diana López