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A review of Long Past Stopping by Oran Canfield

 Sure, being a parent is hard work--but it's not impossible.  Like any job, however, it really helps to show up.  The parents of Oran Canfield--author of Long Past Stopping—had trouble with that part of the job description.  Oran’s dad left home when Oran was one and his ...read more

Reviewed by Terry on December 16, 2009 | 5 comments

Artful dodging
A review of The Art of Making Money by Jason Kersten

 When I first picked up The Art of Making Money I thought, “Great.  Probably one of those ...read more

Reviewed by Terry on November 13, 2009 | 0 comments

Using the Veg-O-Matic while listening to my victrola
A review of I Love It When You Talk Retro by Ralph Keyes

 My mother had a saying: “That and fifty cents will get you right on the bus.” The meaning was, no matter what, you still have to pay for the bus. An example: Me: “That woman has beautiful hair.” My Mother: “Yeah--that and fifty cents will get her right on the bus.” We all make references depending on the times/places we’re from.  Depending on our differences, this could mean we're not always understood.  Every year, Beloit ...read more

Reviewed by Terry on July 30, 2009 | 0 comments

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