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Imagined dilemmas

Keys To The Truculent Me contains 50 odd (as in "off-kilter," not "he lost count after 50") essays in which author John Branning dissects the most mundane of topics (among them: cats, toilet paper, the Kardashians) and finds something objectionable about nearly all. He himself is not above criticism, documenting it in this collection with scrupulous accuracy before eviscerating whomever launched the unjustified attack. Often petulant, frequently irritated, occasionally profane - but always funny - whether you share John's viewpoints or not, you'll alternate between laughing with and at him. Mostly at him.

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Angel bumps

Anne Bardsley's newly released Angel Bumps: Hello From Heaven features a collection of heartwarming essays that "will console anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one." Published by Mills Park Publishing, the book features a number of pieces from EBWW attendees. It soared to the top as one of Amazon's "hot new releases" in religious essays. Read a sample essay here. ...
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How to bathe a dog

Over many years of living in a household where the fur frequently flies, I have learned that the best way to get rid of fleas, ticks and other pests, and to stop incessant scratching, is to bathe the itchy sufferer with a liberal application of special soap, rinse thoroughly and follow up with a treat. It works on dogs, too. My wife, Sue, whose grooming is impeccable, recently suggested that our granddog, Maggie, be given a bath. Maggie doesn't have fleas, ticks or other pests. In fact, s ...
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