It's the Little Things . . .: An Appreciation of Life's Simple Pleasures by Crai

Description: It's the Little Things . . . by Craig Wilson Arranged by season, this collection showcases the best-loved vignettes from Wilsons "USA Today" column. In a tone thats a little Erma Bombeck, a little Charles Kurault, the author maintains that the greatest pleasures in life are the simple ones. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1996, Craig Wilson began writing a column for USA Today called "The Final Word." In it, he extolled the virtues of the true pleasures in life-clotheslines, freshly cut firewood, sweet corn, and Adirondack chairs-and looked back on his childhood in the country with fondness and an infectious sense of humor. Wilsons message struck a nerve, and now he receives hundreds of letters and e-mails each week from readers who share his sense of nostalgia and appreciate his warm, thoughtful observations on daily life.Its the Little Things... showcases the best of "The Final Word," with the pieces arranged by season. In fall, for example, Wilson remembers his moms Thanksgiving gravy and his crush on his first-grade teacher; in winter, he holds forth on aluminum Christmas trees and the kiddie table; in spring, he writes about the joys of walking to work and puttering in the garage; and in summer, his thoughts turn to white bucks, front porches, and outdoor showers. The result is a delightful book to share with others and to relish throughout the year. Excerpt from Book September Oh, its a long, long while From May to December, But the days grow short When you reach September. --"September Song" Short, yes. But, oh, so sweet. September, more than even those highly touted pastel months of spring, holds so much promise. And more than even January, September heralds a new year. A new beginning. New clothes. New pencil boxes. New friends. Things start in September. Things like school, with their floors all shiny and their books stacked high. Pencils are long in September. Erasers full. Everyone is an A student. Everyone is equal. Were where were supposed to be. Back home, and back to work. And we look good being there. Were rested. We still have that summer tan. But no longer do we have to worry about keeping to bathing suit weight. We pull on the corduroys, pull over that sweater, and cover up until spring. We get new haircuts in September. And haul out the stockings. And put away the white shoes. Were sick of them anyway. Up from the meadows rich with corn, Clear in the cool September morn, . . . John Greenleaf Whittier If you care about baseball, September brings the pennant races. If youre a Cleveland Indians fan, it means the pain is almost over. "By then Ive given up, and Ive started following the [pro football] Browns," says Tom Wiener of Washington, D.C., an avid Indians fan, who has come to accept Septembers cruel fate. "Thats the good thing about September. Theres something new to move on to." And if you dont care about football, you can wax your skis and not feel like a fool. The first smell of rekindled fireplaces blankets the neighborhood. You see your breath for the first time in months. You drink Scotch again. Symphonies warm up. The PTA comes back to life. School buses are everywhere. . . . Kids in slickers wait for buses; Sorry Sues and Gloomy Guses. Orchards swell with Red Delicious, Baldwins, Macs, and Northern Spies. Pickers work through rain like fishes, wiping their eyes. Tim Clark, The Old Farmers Almanac September has given us so many good things: the Constitution. Brigitte Bardot. Agatha Christie. George Gershwin. The ice-cream cone was invented in September. A little late for that summer of 1903, but better late than never. And Labor Day is always in September. You have to love a month that has a holiday named Labor when no one works. September also has the honor of always ushering in autumn. This year: 7:48 a.m. EST on the twenty-third. Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; . . . Emily Bront Details ISBN0375758968 Author Craig Wilson Short Title ITS THE LITTLE THINGS Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 0375758968 ISBN-13 9780375758966 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 814.6 Year 2002 Imprint Random House USA Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1949 Subtitle An Appreciation of Lifes Simple Pleasures DOI 10.1604/9780375758966 UK Release Date 2002-09-10 AU Release Date 2002-09-10 NZ Release Date 2002-09-10 US Release Date 2002-09-10 Illustrator Thomas Yeates Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Qualifications M.D. Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 2002-09-10 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159828025;

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