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When The World Goes Crazy (Life's Outtakes - Year 1): 52 Humorous And Inspirational Stories From Year One
52 humorous and inspirational short stories (one for each week of the year) to make you laugh, reminisce, and contemplate the relationships you cherish most. Stories in this collection: 1. I Came, I Sawed, I Conquered 2. A Question Of Success 3. Why I'm A Teacher 4. As Long As I Can Carry My Own Pack 5. Uncle Hickory And The Model T 6. Uncle Hickory's DWI 7. Tinker Toys In My Cupboard 8. Halloween (In)Justice 9. Signs Of Winter 10. What To Remember When It Comes Time To Apologize 11. What Thanksgiving Is Truly All About 12. When The World Goes Crazy On You Cell Phone 13. Hidden Talents That Probably Should Remain Hidden 14. The Story Of Santa's Christmas Sack 15. My First Christmas Angel 16. A Rising Star On The Theatre Stage 17. New Year Resolutions 18. Things I Resolve Before It's Too Late 19. Snow And Ice 20. An Incredible Sale 21. Wintertime Gardening 22. The Incredible Tale 23. Gender Differences On Romance 24. When David Takes On Goliath 25. Do You See Signs Of Ageing 26. The Real March Madness 27. A Basketball Coach's Dilemma 28. Young Girl's, Basketball Games, and Chaos 29. A Unique Strategy For A Basketball Game 30. Facing The Amazons 31. It Really Isn't About Basketball Anyway 32. A Load Of Bull 33. Dad, The Fix-It Man 34. When Opposites Attract 35. Through The Eyes Of Children 36. The Nose Warmer 37. Uncle Hickory Goes Fishing 38. The Best Mother's Day Gift 39. Efficiency In Learning 40. A One Cow Adoption Agency 41. Strawberries, Birds, And Children 42. Suit Shopping 43. Deep Understanding Comes After The Fact 44. The Real Purpose Of A Hometown Parade 45. When Relationships Go Sour 46. Sleep Apnia 47. Preparing For Tonsil Surgery 48. Tonsil Surgery 49. Getting Tonsils Out 50. Recovering From Tonsil Surgery 51. Giant Canvas Of A Child's Heart 52. Glue Cakes And Black Bears
- GenresHumorInspirational
132 pages, Paperback
First published January 2, 2010
About the author
Daris Howard
51 books47 followers Daris Howard, an award winning author and playwright, grew up on an Idaho farm. He was a state champion athlete, competed in college athletics, and lived for a time in New York.
He has worked as a cowboy, a mechanic, in farming, and in the timber industry. He is now a college professor. He has also been a scoutmaster, having up to 18 boys in his scout troop at a time. In his wide range of experience, he has associated with many colorful characters who form a basis for his writing.
Daris has had plays translated into German and French, and his plays have been performed in many countries around the world.
For many years Daris has written a popular column called Life’s Outtakes that consists of weekly short stories, and is published in various newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and Canada.
You can see more about him at http://www.darishoward.com
He has worked as a cowboy, a mechanic, in farming, and in the timber industry. He is now a college professor. He has also been a scoutmaster, having up to 18 boys in his scout troop at a time. In his wide range of experience, he has associated with many colorful characters who form a basis for his writing.
Daris has had plays translated into German and French, and his plays have been performed in many countries around the world.
For many years Daris has written a popular column called Life’s Outtakes that consists of weekly short stories, and is published in various newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and Canada.
You can see more about him at http://www.darishoward.com
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January 16, 2024
This is just what the doctor ordered for my peace of mind and general well being. It's a light hearted, feel good 'chat' with a friend kind of book. While putting a smile on my face, it's wisdom and common sense as well as an undercurrent of deep faith is thought provoking. Mr. Howard's advise on home work to his college students (he's a college professor along with being a husband, father, farmer, general all around good guy) is reason enough for reading this book! (Where was he when I was in college? I could have used his sage advise!!) All in all, this is a gem of a little book and I will be looking for more of his books to enlighten and entertain me. Thank you, Mr. Howard!!
August 30, 2014
I got this while it was free on Amazon and am so glad I did. I was drawn to it for the cover and found some absolutely wonderful stories inside. Where has this author been?
This book is 52 stories (have to take the author's word for it since I didn't count them) three to four screens in length on the Fire. Some are laugh out loud funny while others make you want to grab a tissue. He can tell a great story. Will be looking for something longer from him.
This book is 52 stories (have to take the author's word for it since I didn't count them) three to four screens in length on the Fire. Some are laugh out loud funny while others make you want to grab a tissue. He can tell a great story. Will be looking for something longer from him.
May 20, 2013
Humorous. Cute stories. I didn't relate to half of them.
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