The latest Wendys book cover

See? No Charlie Brown again. What’d I tell ya? The round-headed kid gets no respect.

This book should now or very shortly be appearing at a Wendy’s hamburger outlet new you, unless you’re not near a Wendy’s, in which case it will be appearing at Wendy’s far from you, where people will be gathering and gloating in their ability to easily obtain this book, and how that makes them superior to you.

I should have this book soon, and will post a review, probably with less of an essay on the dark and cruel human spirit attached.

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Review: Christmas Gift Certificates for You

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A pop-up shows up

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English Phrases to Comfort Your Heart

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