Terryl Paiste has shamelessly borrowed characters and plot ideas from her Air Force enlistment, and even from her late husband’s stamp collecting expertise. Her comedies for senior actors and audiences have been seen off-off Broadway, at retirement communities around the country, and as far away as Russia. While managing an office of talented writer-editors at the FDIC in Washington, D.C., she earned an M.A. in English from the U. of Maryland, won dozens of Toastmasters International humorous speaking awards, and helped establish “Playwrights
Anonymous” (for those caught in the vicious addiction of writing plays).
Amelia was one of the few people to return the umbrella not expecting a cash reward but in the end, she may have received one of the best thank you's a lady could ask for.
Sam, an experienced robber of small banks, is surprised when Mrs. Melcher, a brand new teller, is not the pushover he typically finds.
Even if she's heard your excuses before, it's best to show sorrow and regret when appearing before Sacajawea during your defense in the Court of Women's Iniquities.
She's willing to risk losing all she's gained from a charmed life to win validation as a poet.
Louella's get-rich-quick scheme to create personalized, unforgettable memorial services just needs a few post-its and some frozen macaroni!
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