“My wish is no commands.”

“I’m a labracadabrador.” Anne Eggertsen, La Mesa

Tom Roycraft, San Diego

THE FINALISTS

“I want to catch the car. I want to catch the squirrel. I want to catch the tail.”

David Lin, Escondido

“… and get rid of that vacuum.” Mark Palmerton, San Diego

“A fire hydrant on every corner!” Ruben Escobosa, San Diego

“Siri only answers questions. You do Gloria Espeseth, San Carlos

stuff!”

“If you can’t grant my wish for world peace, I’ll take a big meaty bone.”

Karen Peterson, La Mesa

“Oh, no, don’t tell me that was your flying carpet I just chewed up.” Therese Waldburger, San Diego

“Please make them stop taking me for walks. I’m exhausted!” Nancy E. Rossi, San Diego

“Please keep schools closed forever.” Theresa Schaub, Escondido

“Usually I would bark, but I’ve got a good feeling about you!” Steve Galvin, Santee

“Never mind all that, just throw the tennis ball you’re hiding in your left armpit.”

Jamo Jackson, Fallbrook

“I wish for peace on Earth, an end to all diseases … and slower squirrels.”

Richard B. Rothwell, San Diego

“Who let the genie out? Wuff, wuff, wuff wuff!” Josh Board, San Diego

“Is no more fleas, ticks and mites considered one wish?” Barbara Newhouse, Mission Valley