{"product_id":"the-raccoon-river-anthology-re-inventing-the-limerick-a-porthole-in-the-wall-of-reality-paperback","title":"The Raccoon River Anthology: Re-inventing the Limerick A Porthole in the Wall of Reality - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGordon K. Blenderman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lifelong writer, Gordon K. Blenderman possesses an imagination that goes wild with words.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this collection of limericks, he artfully showcases that passion for wordplay and wit through carefully crafted ditties that, unlike many poems of this style, can be read and enjoyed by the entire family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePenned over the course of many years-often on the backs of napkins or on scraps of paper-the poems in this collection cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from the silly to the profound. While many of the limericks are meant to bring a smile to readers' lips, Blenderman does not hesitate to tackle weightier topics and ask thought-provoking questions about the nature of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, \u003ci\u003eThe Raccoon River Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e includes an appendix of uncommon or unknown phrases and words for readers to reference, adding a further level of understanding and enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith joy, humor, and great skill, Blenderman exposes readers to the delights of this often overlooked form of poetry. You'll enjoy letting your imagination get carried away by these whimsical, witty short verses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGordon K. Blenderman is a longtime writer and journal keeper with ideas that take his mind all over the place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe has been inducted into four different halls of fame for both wrestling and coaching and was a member of the NCAA National Champion wrestling team for the University of Northern Iowa in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA dedicated educator throughout his career, Blenderman served in the Korean War where he was in charge of the Army Education Center and taught high school for forty-one years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe is also an accomplished woodcarver with awards from the Iowa State Fair. Married to his wife, Shirley, for sixty years, together they have three kids and seven grandkids. Blenderman lives in Des Moines, Iowa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47469476708530,"sku":"9781508823735","price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/accf638573d85bd49c1055c64fb536a8.webp?v=1779073688","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-raccoon-river-anthology-re-inventing-the-limerick-a-porthole-in-the-wall-of-reality-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}