Monday, May 16th, 2011
“My name is Alycea. I am five-years-old and I go to elementary school. I like school because we learn about math and can dance during music time. We also learn about stuff in the world. Did you know that there were earthquakes in Haiti and Japan?
“I have never been to an earthquake before, but I learned that they happen when the earth breaks apart and things start shaking. We also learned about the tornadoes in Alabama. I have never been to a tornado either. I guess that all of those things happen far away from Washington.
“That’s good because it would make the children here scared. Did you know that we have lots of buildings in Washington? One of those buildings is my home and one is your home. The president also lives here with some other famous people. If those buildings fell down, we would all be in big trouble. That’s why I don’t want to go to Haiti or Japan. I just want to go to my grandma’s house and cook pizza and cake. Those are my favorite foods.
“I want to tell all of the kids in Washington not to worry about tornadoes and earthquakes because if they come here, I will punch them in the face. I will punch them and then step on them so they won’t knock our buildings down.”
“Now can I ask you some questions? Have you ever seen an orangutan eat his own poop at the zoo? Have you ever had a baby in your stomach? Have you ever put cake on your pizza?”

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Too cute!!!!
Comment by Sarah — May 16, 2011 @ 9:37 am
I like Alycea’s sense of place. And the pizza & cake concept.
Comment by Tania — May 16, 2011 @ 2:08 pm
This girl needs to run for public office. That is a national defense policy I can get behind.
Comment by Nick — May 16, 2011 @ 2:49 pm
My daughter is too cute and her thoughts are interesting as usual. But she is not going to punch any child in the face. (I believe that she will be angry and upset). I will make sure that is equipped…
Comment by Afrika — May 17, 2011 @ 11:42 am
Yes to pizza and cake….new food truck idea?
Comment by Chris — May 17, 2011 @ 7:27 pm
@afrika, i believe she was referring to punching the earthquakes and tornadoes in the face, not the other children. i misread that at first too.
Comment by brad — May 25, 2011 @ 12:34 pm
Cute overload! @Alycea, I too have seen the orangutans do that!
Comment by Sheldon — May 27, 2011 @ 7:36 pm
I don’t know where people are getting the impression that this little girl was talking about punching other kids as opposed to tornadoes and earthquakes. The title of this piece makes it pretty clear to me what she was talking about.
Comment by Golden Silence — May 31, 2011 @ 6:52 pm
She protected us from the earthquake! Hopefully she punches Hurricane Irene in the face too!
Comment by Ryan — August 26, 2011 @ 10:04 am