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    Off the Wall Favorites
    Off the Wall Favorites
    Off the Wall Favorites
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    Off the Wall Favorites

    By Paul J. Volkmann

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    Paul J. Volkmann has entertained readers throughout the world for over ten years with his weekly newspaper columns consisting of light-hearted stories, imaginary articles and controversial subjects. Off the Wall Favorites contains some of his best work. His writings are easy reading, are characterized by wit, wisdom and whimsicality and end with food for thought whether bordering on the sublime to the ridiculous. Presented by categories, one will find oneself engrossed in philosophy of thought as the author touches upon such subjects as holidays, faith, and the little challenges of life that we all experience. And most of all, this book is proof that God, in His omnipotence, instills in us a sense of humor, whereby, throughout our lives, we can learn to live and laugh as we go. It is hoped that is book will be a blessing to all who read it.






    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJun 23, 2011
    ISBN9781456748760
    Off the Wall Favorites
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    Paul J. Volkmann

    Paul J. Volkmann, also known as Latrobe’s Paul Harvey, has worked to bring smiles to people’s faces and make them think for a decade through his weekly newspaper column, ‘Off the Wall.” A Roman Catholic by faith, Volkmann has never been afraid to let his spiritual convictions be shown. Not only is he a fisherman, but also a fisher of men. Pee Vee or Mr. Pee Vee, as he is called by many, first had his passion for writing sparked in the late 60’s, as editor for a college page at the Ashland Times Gazette, in Ashland, OH. Volkmann continues to write his “Off the Wall,” as well as an outdoor column, “Inside the Outdoors” for The Latrobe Bulletin (PA.) He also serves as vice president and newsletter editor for the Holy Family Church’s Holy Name Society. When not at his computer, Volkmann enjoys spending time with his wife, Teri, and their grown children, Kelsey and Aaron.

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