Humor/Parenting-Is There Any Other Kind?
Reviewers love humor columnist Debbie Farmer's Dont Put Lipstick On The Cat! This book is a collection of the very best articles from her nationally syndicated Family Daze column. Each story relates her experiences as a working wife and mother raising two wonderful, if precocious, children. Whether laughing with Debbie as she learns the ins-and-outs of he sons grade school or crying as she watches her kids grow up too quickly, youll find hours of entertainment in Dont Put Lipstick On The Cat!
Reviewers love humor columnist Debbie Farmer's Dont Put Lipstick On The Cat! This book is a collection of the very best articles from her nationally syndicated Family Daze column. Each story relates her experiences as a working wife and mother raising two wonderful, if precocious, children. Whether laughing with Debbie as she learns the ins-and-outs of he sons grade school or crying as she watches her kids grow up too quickly, youll find hours of entertainment in Dont Put Lipstick On The Cat!
Bill Kelly and Marla Davies of KEZR-FMs Bill & Marla Morning Show recently interviewed Debbie and said, The book is absolutely delightful... There's something so universal about the [stories], that I think everybody can identify with. ...It's a very funny book, it's good stuff!" You can listen to the complete interview by clicking on the Book Reviews link in Debbies on-line media kit (address below).
Betsy Flagler , nationally syndicated author of Parent-to-Parent (United Media) recommended Debbies book as one of two must-read books for the Christmas season. For a jump-start to humor, put Debbie Farmer's Don't Put Lipstick on the Cat! on your holiday wish list."
Dont Put Lipstick On The Cat! is available now through Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and local bookstores. Additional information, including complete review text, complimentary book and author interview requests, and a complete Media Kit can be found at:
http://www.windriverpublishing.com/cgi/media.cgi
Book Info
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ISBN 1-886249-07-5
Binding Hardback
Trim 6" x 9"
Pages 227
Genre Humor/Parenting
Cover Price $21.95
Publication Date 3 Nov 2003
Author Location Antioch (San Francisco), CA
Excerpt
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A Good Sport (condensed)
I enrolled my three-year-old son in a beginning athletic program. I figured it would teach him good sportsmanship skills, team cooperation, and physical discipline-and tire him enough to take a two-hour nap.
On the first day of class my husband and I brought our son onto the field to meet his teammates who were practicing baseball.
Maybe hell be another Babe Ruth," my husband said, and earn an athletic scholarship to an Ivy League college and go on to make millions!"
The coach introduced himself and handed my son a baseball mitt. My son considered it for a moment, then put it on his head like a jaunty little cap.
The next week was flag football. My son looked excited as the coach tucked a colored scarf into his belt.
You need to get the ball to the end zone," the coach explained, but if your flag is taken, you must freeze."
My son gathered as many flags as he could and stuffed them into his belt. Then he ran across the field, looking like a big, bright windsock.
By the final lesson I knew my son was more likely to win a magazine sweepstakes than a sports scholarship.
This just isnt working out," I told the coach.
What do you mean?" the coach said. His self-esteem has improved, his fast ball is great, and hes scored the winning points for his team in hockey."
Yeah, its done wonders for my husband, but Im not sure what its doing for my son."
The coach looked at me. Youd be surprised."
Then he divided the children into teams for soccer. They practiced kicking the ball while my son tossed it into the air.
Then the coach gently guided him to the goal. Stand here and catch any ball that comes your way," he said simply. My son nodded and I held my breath.
Suddenly the ball flew towards him and he reached out and caught it.
Touch down!" he shouted as his teammates cheered and gave him a high five. When I saw his face I knew the coach was right. He looked happy and proud-and just as surprised as I was.
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