It's Ninety Percent Mental: 52 Humorous And Inspirational Short Stories in Bloomington, MN

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 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