Happy April Fool's Day

I love the idea of April Fool's Day but I am not a good practical joker. I can never manage to pull off any really great jokes - I can't keep a straight face and/or my timing is always off.

Let me know if any of you DO get away with any pranks or if you get any pulled on you...make me feel included!

In honor of this holiday and of National Poetry Month (I'll post more about that in a later post) here is a little poem that I've always liked from the book Where the Sidewalk Ends:

OH HAVE YOU HEARD by Shel Silverstein

Oh have you heard it's time for vaccinations?

I think someone put salt in your tea.

They're giving us eleven-month vacations.

And Florida has sunk into the sea.

Oh have you heard the President has measles?

The principal has just burned down the school.

Your hair is full of ants and purple weasels --

APRIL FOOL!