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- Sweet potato hassle
Showing I'd made an effort for my son's class Thanksgiving was a serious effort.
- We tried sun-dried
But there are limits to laundry, we found.
- The lion hunt
A Masai elder's coming-of-age tale. Sort of.
- Breakfast companions
One snort could geyser my hot brew.
- Tongue-tied before my hero
Mr. Carter paused, and waited for me to reply.
- Finding my way in France
Language, bureaucracy, and attitude can be tough. But for me, roundabouts are the worst.
- Transported at home
What could be more agrarian, or beautiful?
- A large matter of 13 cents
My letter from President Ford was held hostage.
- Return of a castaway
A message in a bottle, recovered, speaks to a middle school.
- Milkshake diplomacy
A US ambassador's visit teaches my son a lesson in what diplomats do – sort of.
- Small steps, big rewards
Every week, a busy professor finds time for a young student.
- An end to endless waiting
A mother, with help from Joni Mitchell, finds an ineffable gift.
- Summer at my fingertips
Rain or drought, the thimbleberries arrive.
- The chemistry of good cooks
Meals for my summer job meant more than pancakes. I needed help.
- Summer of the 'hummer'
The season demands a title. It took me a while to recognize this one.
- Blinky stays with me
The author can let most books go. But not this one.