Slime and Punishment: Life's Outtakes 10 - Paperback

by Daris Howard (Author)

These stories are similar to Chicken Soup for the Soul or O.Henry short stories, but shorter having been written for the newspapers and magazines across the U.S. and around the world in the syndicated column Life's Outtakes. From the humor of a what happens to scouts when they clean out an old shed in The Key of Togetherness to the inspiration of understanding our differences in A Neighbor Enemy, these 52 humorous and inspirational short stories (one for each week of the year) will make you laugh, reminisce, and contemplate the relationships you cherish most. Stories include:

1. Toothaches and Painkillers
2. When the Honeymoon Is Over
3. The Color of Things
4. Something to Sit On
5. We Are Family
6. Students' Communications 2015
7. Ticked-Off Kickoff
8. Who's the Boss?
9. A Rule of Thumb-Timing is Everything
10. An Ounce of Understanding
11. An Evil Genius
12. Halloween-Type Traditions
13. A Lesson Learned
14. A Doggone Cold Night
15. A Thanksgiving Concert
16. A Smelly Situation
17. Clean, Shiny Dishes
18. A Miracle in Disguise
19. A New Understanding
20. Harmony and Melody
21. A Final Chorus
22. Deep Snow
23. Slime and Punishment
24. Wrestling Challenge
25. The Key of Togetherness
26. Scout Logic
27. There Are Ways
28. Pine Nuts
29. What Students Learned in Math Class 2016
30. What to Look for in a Girl
31. Standing Up for Someone
32. Tilling Service
33. Chariots of Tire
34. A Good Horse
35. A Supercharged Battery
36. An Acidic Situation
37. Flowers Don't Last Forever
38. Hugs
39. Key Comments
40. A Neighbor Enemy
41. Putting Down a Deposit
42. A Perfect Advantage
43. Good Pay
44. Snakes
45. Getting a Driver's License
46. The Happiest Man on Earth
47. Parking Plots
48. Softball Mentality
49. High Steak Deals
50. Girls' Camp Bears
51. Don't Mess with Mom
52. Fan Club Horse Sense