Silence and divorce heal through a torn family tale
A 13 year old recounts her parents divorce and the silence that followed. She describes the tornado of change, strained love, and Adjusting to a new life with her mom, dad, and siblings. The narrator details hard months, calls to dad, and the emergence of Shawn as a steady presence. Eventually the family finds a new balance and happiness.
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Tax Nicknames and Deductions From Barry’s Tax Column
Dave Barry humor column mocks tax rules and nicknames while joking about deductions for a provost and columnist. It playfully warns readers about IRS audits and ends with Barry inviting reader questions to the Miami Herald.
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