{"product_id":"9781733152501","title":"Just Because I Used To Could: Life Stories and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the ever-changing life of a busy southern woman as she recounts day-to-day living with humor and vivid detail. As a former guidance counselor turned writer, Lisa Batten Kunkleman's book Just Because I Used to Could...Life Stories and Beyond features wise, witty, and heart-felt stories that are reminiscent of Erma Bombeck's personal essays. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the collection are award winning essays Rest In Peace, a story about a toad funeral with a surprise ending, and, I Cry at Everything, which is not only accurate, but also humorous and self explanatory. Among the forty-eight tales, additional topics include: -Large families: Parenting triplets plus one more -Chewing ugly smoothies, growing muffin tops, and making the most of mammograms -Motherhood, empty nest, and pet overload -Hot flashes, turkey necks, and midlife living -Hurricanes, gators, and mayflies, oh my -The good old days of tanning and carefree living -Mom's wisdom, memory hacks, and senior moments -Realization that just because I used to could, doesn't mean I should. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLisa has been a contributor to NPR and has oodles of untold narratives inside her head. Come up on the front porch, park in a rocking chair, and enjoy some story-swapping. Want to talk about gluten allergies, aching knees, or raising invincible kids? Need to commiserate with someone who's been there or need a shoulder to cry on? Just Because I Used To Could...Life Stories and Beyond will make you smile and maybe even start writing down some Life Stories of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Life Stories Publishing LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48569980387569,"sku":"9781733152501","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781733152501_p0.jpg?v=1786829705","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781733152501","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}