I am usually in a wooden case
I can have a square or round base
I have my own set of weights
In my name, is what a child calls a parent
When you hear me, I am apparent
I am Grand.
By my name, I sound old
I am in stores where I am sold
Short I am not
I typically sit in one spot
John was watching television. Just after the midnight news, there was a weather forecast: “It is raining now and will rain for the next two days. However, in 72 hours it will be bright and sunny.”
“Wrong again,” snorted John. He was correct, but how did he know?