52 Humorous and Inspirational Short Stories 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 girl’s wrath in A Practical Joke Gone Awry to the touching reminder of those who are less fortunate in The Year I Lived Christmas, this is a fun look at family and community life. Stories include: Practical Joke Gone Awry The Mechanics Test Animal Anomalies A Technology World A Little Bit Of Motivation Misbehaving Washing Machines It’s Ninety Percent Mental The Importance Of Playing Fairly The Perfect Halloween Prank Spreading Sunshine It’s Not Over Until The Whistle Blows Key Responsibilities Differences In Gratitude In The Hot Seat The Relationship The Year I Lived Christmas The Mysterious Broken Waterer A Relative Disaster Dealing With Class Complaints Keys Of Christmases Past The Joy Of Learning? Your Toughest Opponent Is Yourself Old Hickory - The Board Of Education Getting Stuck With Pinning On A Corsage A Snow Machine And A Valuable Lesson Always Together What’s In A Name - Jackie Honda What My Students Learned A Young Calf And An Unforgiving Swing How Farm Dogs Get Their Names The Healing At the Pool Of Bethesda Don’t Take Away A Calf’s Dinner Bovine Madness Hiking Packs Unevenly Distributed What’s In Your Pack Human Rights Violations And Cinnamon Rolls An Empty Tank, And Late To School Destroying One’s Enemies The Picture In The Wallet A Friend’s Girlfriend, Or Not I Am Grateful For A Father Who… Something New, Something Bubbly Freedom We Take For Granted Best Fishing Spots Are Kept Secret That Spam I Am Heart Aches Of Being A Parent The Imperfect Gift Sisterly Love Buying Better Raspberries That Really Stinks How To Get Out Of Band Class Oh Deer
