Skip Tracer Installment 17: Writing Your Way Out of a Paper Bag

Skip Tracer Installment 17: Writing your way out of a paper bag
Bill Crews Frankie Hardwick A few days after the softball game, Frankie was at the paper early, determined to work on his repo-man story in silence. Darwin made ample use of low-paid freelancers and interns, who often congregated in “the Bedroom” like it was a group therapy clubhouse, grousing about getting paid five cents a word and worrying over their stories, significant others, and life in …
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Orchard Lake Fine Art Show has 250 artists, new location
The award-winning Orchard Lake Fine Art Show this year promises to be the biggest ever, with 250 artists, foot-tapping entertainment and fabulous food.
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From behind a veil of smoke: ‘I have quit trying to quit’
of Kuya Carlos and to have one stick lighted by the owner of the store. On the way back from the store which was about 50-60 meters from our house, I observed that the cigarette’s light was about to go off — so I curiously puffed the cigarette and the rest is history. read more…
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