Crossed Wires – From Life’s Outtakes Year 8
52 humorous and inspirational short stories from year seven of Life’s Outtakes, a nationally syndicated column by Daris Howard. From the inspiration of a World War II soldier’s compassion in Forgiveness to the humor of numerous car problems in Crossed Wires these 52 humorous and inspirational short stories (one for each week of the year) will make you laugh, reminisce, and contemplate the relationships you cherish most.
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Daris Howard
Daris Howard is an author and playwright who grew up on a farm in Idaho. He associated with many colorful characters, including cowboys, farmers, lumberjacks, and others. In addition to his work on the farm, he has worked as a cowboy, mechanic, and in the timber industry, and is currently a college math professor. He was a state champion athlete and competed in college athletics. He also lived in New York for a time.
Daris and his wife, Donna, have ten children and were foster parents for several years. He has also worked in scouting and Cub Scouts, at one time having 18 boys in his scout troop.
His plays, musicals, and books build on the characters of those he has associated with. He also writes a popular weekly syndicated short-story column, Life’s Outtakes, published in newspapers and magazines in the U.S., Canada, and around the world.
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