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Kenisha: If you started a business what would it be?
Mr. Pisacane: Like, am I suddenly rich, or is it like I’m opening a restaurant.
Kayla and Kenisha: Suddenly rich.
Mr. Pisacane: I think, I’m sure you guys have done this. Where you guys say things like “if I had a billion dollars I would blah blah blah..” right? And then people become billionaires and they don’t do anything, they just run their companies. I’m always super disappointed in that. I think that if I were super super rich all the sudden and I could do whatever I wanted, I would spend that money encouraging people to do things that I have enjoyed as a person. I love creating music, I love making video games, I love traveling, I love doing things like that. And I think I would create some sort of a business, like gave money to artists to pursue art. You know? Things like that. Let's say I, one day I want to make a video game that was about my experience as a teacher, during middle school. That’s never gonna get made, unless I say here’s a 100 million dollars, go make this game and put it on a PlayStation. You know what I mean? That would be so weird, right. But I wish more people who are super rich would do stuff like that.
Kayla: What’s your favorite movie and why?
Mr. Pisacane: My favorite movie? Oh, that’s a tough one. Um, I have two favorite movies, and neither of them are movies you’ve ever heard of. One I really, really love is a movie called Assault on Precinct 13 from 1976. I love it just because I really really enjoy it. But what I also love about it is it’s, it’s a work of a singular person. This guy named John Carpenter, big time film-maker in the 70’s, especially in the 80’s. He wrote the movie, he directed the movie, he edited the movie, he wrote the music for the movie, he performed all the music in the movie. You know what I mean? Like, aside from acting in it, he literally created everything that it is. Um, I love the idea of a movie being like a persons.., because usually movies are creations of hundreds of people. You watch the credits at the end of a movie and it’s all these names. This is one guy who did literally everything. I think it’s just this cool experience, watching a movie made by this one guy pouring out his artistic thoughts. And then there’s this other movie I liked, it’s from like 1960, 1961, it’s called The Apartment. It’s just a really cool movie about um, like what’s it like to find the right person in life. And not just because the other person is attractive. Just because it’s like, well, do you know what I mean? You guys will get older and you’ll see, you’ll meet somebody and it won’t be because of what they look like, it’ll be because of who they are. And that’s a really cool experience. I’ve found that with my wife.
Kayla: I feel like I’ve watched that one.
Kenisha: What’s one place you’ve always wanted to visit?
Mr. Pisacane: Antarctica. I definitely want to go.
Kayla: It’s too cold.
Mr. Pisacane: I know. I know, and it’s gonna be freezing when I finally do get a chance to go. But I’ve been to six of the seven continents. I’ve been to over 60 countries, you know, I’ve been all over the world. But um, but Antarctica I would love to go to Antarctica and see like actual dirt. Not ice. But like the actual land. There’s a volcano called Mount Erebus and you can actually climb up it and look down and like the lava and the caldera. Like I would love to go and see the real Antarctica. Not just like sail past it on a ship, but actually go. Maybe someday. Mr. Roberts and I are planning to go to Antarctica when we’re retired, did you know that?
Kenisha: That’s cool.
Mr. Pisacane: We have a promise that we’re gonna do that when we’re retired.
Kayla: Do you have any hidden talents?
Mr. Pisacane: Hidden talents? Um, so when I was a kid, I cannot do it as well as when I was a kid, I could make dolphin noises with my cheek. Ready for it? I can’t really do it anymore but I’ll try. *super accurate dolphins noises* But it sounded more like a dolphin back in the day. It was like ee eee ee, I could kind of do it with my cheek. That’s my hidden talent I suppose.
Kenisha: If you could ever have a superpower, what would it be?
Mr. Pisacane: Do you know what it would be? It would be to be invisible. You know why? Because I’m always curious what are people saying and doing when I’m not there. You know what I mean?
Kayla: That’s why I pick that one.
Mr. Pisacane: I’m super curious, like I don’t wanna break into people’s houses or steal things. I just really wonder, because the only experience you have in the world is the experience of you being in a place. You could be completely invisible, you could see what it's like to be in a place, even though you’re not actually there, they don’t think you are. I think they would be so fascinating.
Kayla: Whenever I say that people say why don’t you pick like reading people's minds, but i say a lot of stuff in my mind that i wouldn’t tell somebody. Sometimes all just be really angry and I think stuff I don’t mean. But if I say it, normally I mean it.
Mr. Pisacane: No you’re exactly right. Like we, being alive isn’t being the person who’s in your mind. It’s being the person you choose to be. You know what I mean? I completely agree with you, Kayla. You want to see what people are saying, not what they’re thinking. That’s totally a different thing
Kayla: Ok, what’s your dream car?
Mr. Pisacane: My dream car? Alright so, I’m gonna show it to you guys.
Mr. Pisacane: So this is the car I wish I had, but I don’t think I ever will. It’s called Messerschmitt KR-200. Ok? And here’s the deal, the story behind it is so weird. So it’s a German car, um, and it’s made by this company that made fighter planes in the second world war. But, after the war ended all these German corporations, they weren't allowed to make war machinery. They couldn’t make airplanes, they couldn’t make tanks, they couldn’t make all that kind of stuff. So they decided to do was start combining things that they did make and make them into something else. So if you can see, that's actually an airplane cockpit.
Kenisha: That’s cool.
Mr. Pisacane: Right? But it’s been turned into a 3 wheel car, it’s got two wheels in the front and one in the back.
Kayla: It’s a cockpit so it’s gotta be a one seater, right?
Mr. Pisacane: It’s a one seater! I think there’s actually a tiny seat in the back for somebody to sit in. That’s the same as an airplane. And it’s crazy because like the same way that you’ve got like a sort of handle to open the cockpit on the right-hand side, that’s where the shifter is, and stuff like that. Because it’s an airplane, you know what I mean? They figured out a way to turn it into a, you know, a car. I always thought it’d be so cool to have one and just drive it around a little bit. Yeah there you can really see in there, look. It’s an airplane turned into a car. And actually, have you guys ever been to the Yankee Candle, um, up in South Hadley.
Kayla and Kenisha: Yeah.
Speak the World: Why Everyone Should Learn a Second Language
By Kayla Vanderleeden
Have you ever noticed that sometimes you will encounter someone who doesn't speak the same language as you and you don't know how to speak their language? Well, I think that it is time that we should all learn a second language.
First of all, it provides cognitive enhancement. Studies show that learning a second language can improve cognitive abilities such as memory, problem-solving skills, concentration, and creativity. And if you are bilingual it might help delay age-related cognitive decline.
Secondly, You will be able to travel to different countries and places. So if you learn a language you can interact with the people who live there and find or navigate where places are by reading signs and asking the locals. And you can even become friends with different people and understand their culture better.
Lastly, It helps you build multitasking skills. For bilingual people, they are some of the most experienced when it comes to multitasking. If you are bilingual your brain has been practicing switching back and forth between different languages daily. So when your brain gets used to switching back and forth between languages it isn't very difficult for them to use this skill in other tasks as well
Some people might think that adults can't learn a second language that's definitely not true! Kids might have an easier time learning but lots of the time adults have clear goals and motivation so that can be a good drive in learning a language. So even if kids have an easier time learning that doesn't mean that adults can't learn one it will just take more time and effort.
So in conclusion learning a second language is not useless, it can help you improve lots of things, your cognitive enhancement, being able to communicate with other people that speak different languages, and building multitasking skills.
It's time to learn a second language!
Tasty Traditions: Why Main Street Tavern Is a Family Favorite
By Katherine Lotterer
The Main Street Tavern is located in Monson, Massachusetts, and serves amazing pub food, including burgers, homemade pasta, pizza, fish tacos, and more. I first found this restaurant while looking for a place to eat with my grandparents before a softball game. We loved it, and since then, it has become my family’s and my grandparents’ favorite restaurant. In fact, my grandparents have been there so many times that the servers know their usual orders by heart. This restaurant is always packed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The Main Street Tavern has a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. The décor has an older, rustic style, with warm lighting that makes the space feel cozy. There is a range of seating options, including comfy booths to high tables with chairs.
The staff is incredibly nice and attentive. Since my grandparents visit so often, they talk to their server like friends, and she always knows what they’re going to order. Because the restaurant is popular, we have to get there early—otherwise, there might be a wait. Once seated, we order drinks and an appetizer. Depending on what you order, the food might take a little while to arrive, but my family enjoys snacking on the delicious chips with cheese sauce while we wait. Our favorite server is very knowledgeable about the menu, always willing to explain dishes, and even recommends meals occasionally.
I almost always order the homemade pasta with a giant meatball on the side. Sometimes, I go for their big pizza instead. The food is always served in generous portions—the meatball on the side of my pasta is literally the size of my fist! (Not joking!) The homemade pasta is always hot and buttery, and the pizza has a unique flavor that I’ve only tasted at The Main Street Tavern—it’s slightly sweet, and I love it. The food always makes my mouth water when it arrives, neatly plated in bowls or on plates. If I can’t finish my meal, I take my leftovers home to enjoy for lunch the next day.
Some of my favorite dishes include homemade pasta and meatballs, pizza, fish tacos, mozzarella squares, and chips with cheese sauce. No matter what you’re craving, they have a variety of delicious options. The great food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere keep us coming back.
Sometimes, on weekends, there's a wait if you don’t get there early. My only minor complaint is that finding parking can be tricky, and sometimes we have to drive past the restaurant to find a spot. But overall, The Main Street Tavern is an incredible place to eat, and I highly recommend it!
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