Great Regulars: The Art of Self-Defense

by Michael Heffernan

Another day's stint in the free world

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: The Art of Self-Defense by Michael Heffernan

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The Beatles
by Dorianne Laux

I never really understood why The Beatles

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: The Beatles by Dorianne Laux

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Cher
by Dorianne Laux

I wanted to be Cher, tall

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Cher by Dorianne Laux

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Journeyman's Wages
by Clemens Starck

To the waters of the Willamette I come

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Journeyman's Wages by Clemens Starck

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Lobster
by June Robertson Beisch

On first seeing it, I was repelled

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Lobster by June Robertson Beisch

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Personal
by Irene McKinney

None of this is personal, not the way you'd think.

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Personal by Irene McKinney

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What Have I Got to Complain About
by David Budbill

We've got enough money now not to worry every minute

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: What Have I Got to Complain About by David Budbill

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