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    Potpourri
    Potpourri
    Potpourri
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    Potpourri

    By Merrill Phillips

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    POTPOURI is a collection of short stories. Some are fictional, others are based on personal experiences. There is also some poetry. In general it is a little of this and that.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTrafford Publishing
    Release dateJan 30, 2014
    ISBN9781490726311
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    Merrill Phillips

    Born September 16 1926. Son of Freeman W. and Emma P Phillips, Chatham Mass. Graduated Chatham High School. Served during WW11 in the Army Air Corp as aircraft mechanic .Married in 1949, three children, Lysbeth, Pauline, and Peter. Worked in the plumbing trade for thirty eight years. Had my own plumbing business for fifteen years in New Hampshire. Lived in many different state and now reside in Barton, Mississippi. Have three books published, MY CALLING, TELL ME AGAIN GRAMPA, and PRICE OF FREEDOM. All published through Trafford Publishing. At 87 I have committed to publish seven more books. Being a called writer has been the highlight of my life.

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