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This is a humorous book on marriage, showing how a guy can live
with a woman,by teasing, joking, pulling pranks & small capers,
to forever keeping her wondering what-in-the-heck he might do next
& usually can get away with it all, as long as he smiles &
says "The devil made me do it !".
At one time, Razor was a strapping, athletic, and active young man.
Now, many years later, he has finally come to the realization that
getting older really pisses him off. Now pear-shaped, slow, and
forgetful, Razor is convinced he is not a pretty sight. Worse yet,
Squatty Body-his lovely, strong-willed wife-is a real pain in his
butt. In his first collection of humorous anecdotes and satirical
commentary, based on real-life situations and current issues,
retired teacher and avid storyteller R. D. Donaldson shares a
delightful compilation of musings both hilarious and contemplative
that highlight the adventures of Razor and Squatty Body-two
characters loosely based on Donaldson and his own wife. Razor was
born on the golf course and will do anything to win his opponents'
quarters-including verbally slashing the enemy. Squatty Body is a
deficient chef who has burned boiling water, screwed up buttered
toast, and killed the neighbor's dog with her less-than-desirable
cooking. Is the whole world going crazy? After all is said and
done, Razor may just prove to everyone that he is the only sane one
left standing in the midst of a bunch of nuts.
Pawsitive vibes only Dogs understand that the key to happiness is
simple: to eat well, play well, love well and sleep well. This book
gathers together all the best nuggets of life advice gleaned from
our four-legged friends, paired with beautiful illustrations
that'll put a smile on your face and a wag in your tail. From
uplifting canine tails and timeless wisdom ("when you have a
struggle, have a snuggle") to practical tips, happiness hacks and
life lessons from paw-some breeds (such as that wrinkles are just
smile lines, or that sometimes you need a lazy day), The Little
Book of Pawsitivity is sure to delight every dog lover. It's both a
playful tribute to all dogs for the happiness and unconditional
love they bring us, and a reminder to their humans that if we adopt
their perky outlook, anything is paw-sible. Other amazing insights
include: Life can be ruff, but we are tough Diversity breeds
success The best therapists are furry with four legs
To be alone can be a blessing or a curse. Cupid and his arrows go
to Old Folks Homes, as well as High Schools and Work places. He
shoots his arrows anywhere.This book answers the questions, 1. How
does one 'court' in an Old Folks Home?' 2. If you marry in your
80's or 90's is it worth it? 3. How many years can you have
together? (Maybe more years than those that DIVORCE in their 20's
and 30's.Can ill health be a blessing or a curse? It often comes
with old age, but patience does too.What's really important and
what isn't also comes with age.This is a funny telling of a true
story about when cupid shot his arrows in an Old Folks Home. Dr.
Joanne Nelson King Brown was born and raised in Bellingham,
Washington. She received her education at Northwest Christian
University, Butler Seminary, Phillips University, Drew University,
and College of Languages in San Jose, Costa Rica. She received her
Doctor of Divinity degree from the Universal Bible College in
Texas.She has been married and widowed three times and currently
resides in Salem, Oregon in an Independent Living Retirement
Center.
A captivating, carefully woven tale of village eccentricities -
related with hilarious, near-the-knuckle innuendo. Yet this
fictional story may take you to a place that is recognisable. A
most intriguing and unusually well-crafted piece of work that at
times will reduce you to tears of joy.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022
'Sparklingly sardonic ... There really is no one like Bennett'
Independent 'Filled with elegiac memories and literary gossip ... a
major National Treasure' Lynn Barber 4 March. HMQ pictured in the
paper at an investiture wearing gloves, presumably as a precaution
against Coronavirus. But not just gloves; these are almost
gauntlets. I hope they're not the thin end of a precautionary wedge
lest Her Majesty end up swathed in protective get-up such as is
worn at the average crime scene. 20 March. With Rupert now working
from home my life is much easier, as I get regular cups of tea and
a lovely hot lunch. A year in and out of lockdown as experienced by
Alan Bennett. The diary takes us from the filming of Talking Heads
to thoughts on Boris Johnson, from his father's short-lived craze
for family fishing trips, to stair lifts, junk shops of old, having
a haircut, and encounters on the local park bench. A lyrical
afterword describes the journey home to Yorkshire from King's Cross
station via fish and chips on Quebec Street, past childhood
landmarks of Leeds, through Coniston Cold, over the infant River
Aire, and on.
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Fly
(Hardcover)
Kenneth David Brubacher
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R815
Discovery Miles 8 150
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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You don't feel well, so you call your doctor and get put on
hold. The first available appointment is in three weeks. They ask
about insurance. You tell them, "HMO." It is now four weeks. You
quickly say, "PPO." It's back to three weeks. You plead and then
yell. They say next week, angrily. You are now afraid they will
mark your file and give you expired drugs made for rabid cows. You
mention lawsuit. They'll squeeze you in tomorrow. You arrive
fifteen minutes early, wait three hours, and see the doctor for two
minutes. The prescription drug you get keeps you in the bathroom.
Your insurance refuses to pay. Collectors call. You now have high
blood pressure, so you call your doctor. You're put on hold. The
first available appointment is in three weeks.
Hassles like these are inherent in the idiocy, incompetence, and
illogical nature of America's health-care system. Author Bruce
Abrahams is not a doctor; instead, he's a person with so many
medical conditions that his medical alert bracelet simply states,
"Never mind." As a perennial patient, Abrahams shares embarrassing
anecdotes and provides valuable tips in dealing with health-care
difficulties for both healthy and "health-challenged"
individuals.
While carefully dissecting common difficulties using humor,
Abrahams explores how to take charge of your health care.
"Prescription for Laughter" offers practical advice from a
patient's perspective that will keep you laughing as you
successfully navigate a complicated health-care system.
A first person account of the memoirs of an adult centering around
visits to his grandmothers house as a child. The location is a
small mining town in western Pennsylvania in the mid to late
1950's. Life lessons are learned, bumps bruises and injuries are
acquired, personalities are forged, and the boundries between right
and wrong are established.
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