Sarah's Page

"Hi, my name is Sarah Schriner.  I'm 11 years old and I have spent a lot of time on the road with my family. 

I have been in every state, except Alaska and Hawaii, at least three times.

    My favorite places are the headwaters of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca in Minnesota, and Pacific Grove, California, where the monarch butterflies winter every year.  I also like to visit various friends' places around the country, including anywhere there are horses.  I love horses.

     When we are on the road, apart from home school and doing lots of reading, I like to spend time playing with my little brother Jonathan, 3.

 Dad also calls me his "First Assistant."  This involves going with him to interviews and talks, taking notes sometimes, photocopying information and passing out flyers.

     Back home in Cleveland, Ohio, I enjoy taking piano lessons, singing in the St. Patrick's Choir, playing soccer, and spending time with my relatives.  I especially like working with my aunt Kathy in her bakery.  And I like gardening in our backyard with Mum.

     I also volunteer with my family at a drop-in center for the homeless a couple times a week.  I serve food, hand out toothpaste or socks, and just hang out with people.

     I think my father has good ideas for America and I hope he becomes president because he wants to end things like the death penalty, abortion, pollution and poverty."  --Sarah