Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine August 2020

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Contributions by Hannah Howe Some of my ancestors were famous. For example, my great-grandmother invented the door knocker. She won the no bell prize.

I’ve thought long and hard about this one and reached the conclusion that Velcro is a rip-off. I failed the final paper of my electrician’s exam. My clients will get a shock when they find out.

I slept like a log last night, and woke up in the fireplace.

Looking to vary the family menu, we decided to eat a clock. It was very time-consuming. And there were no seconds.

A councillor came to our house yesterday. He asked for donations towards the new community swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.

My friend Ann said to me the other day, “If my boss comes anywhere near me again, I’ll fold him.” “Oh,” I said, “I didn’t know you were a martial arts expert.” “I am,” she said. “I have a black belt in origami.”

I’m thinking of getting rid of our vacuum cleaner. All it does is gather dust. - 32 -


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Him at Number Three by Clayton Graham

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Beyond Closed Doors by Sue DeCrescenzo

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Laughter is the Best Medicine! by Hannah Howe

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