Ferrying a lovesick poet across the plains of Kansas does absolutely nothing to cheer him up and in fact seems to make him a bit worse.
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The Children's Holiday Concert, or Tales From the Trenches
The sprint to the available seating is important. Experts say that starting blocks such as those used in track and field events are perfectly acceptable.
Emily Post for Ghosts
The modern ghost’s guide to manners.
Takes Direction Poorly
It takes a certain caliber of man to enter, say, a corporate headquarters, dressed in plaid shorts, Hawaiian shirt, wingtips, and black socks.
Packing for Vacation, the Measure of a Man
Packing the trunk of your car for vacation in your driveway was a public invitation to the entire neighborhood to provide running commentary and analysis.
Home Improvement Tips From Edgar Allan Poe Characters
A troubling, throbbing, thumping from under the floorboards as of a beating human heart disrupting conversation with the nice men from the police? One local home improvement advisor has the solution for you.
Problem Areas Around the Eyes? Try Facial Yoga at Home
Facial yoga is the coming thing, but don’t pay a small fortune. You can do these simple exercises cheaply and on your own.