{"product_id":"laundromat-detour-poems-about-liberated-bra-underwires-quirky-customers-mopping-and-more-paperback","title":"Laundromat Detour: Poems about Liberated Bra Underwires, Quirky Customers, Mopping and More - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeah M. Schulte\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaundromat Detour is an amusing and inspiring collection of poems about the joys and challenges of laundromat ownership. On an unexpected career detour the author, as co-owner of a suburban laundromat since 2018, embraces the all the realities of running and working in a small business. With humor, mindfulness and gratitude she explores daily objects, routines and customers encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn six chapters, unique free verse poems probe: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extra-ordinary nature of things including washers, security cameras, tape, a talking vending machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esome not-so-mundane tasks such as ironing, folding laundry, managing staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ememorable customers, among them Cathy the Cat Lady, Big Jim, Alice and her Tribe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvice and similes in a \"How to Handle a Talker\" series including Gushers, Drippers and Experts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efictional backstories on laundry detritus left behind by customers like bra underwires, a tooth, bullet casings and a space alien gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperspectives on self and country during turbulent times through the new lens as business owner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack and white photographs of t-shirts, objects and people capture the spirit of the laundromat. Other photos are of unique creations from the treasure trove of collected detritus items from machines. These overlooked and discarded items such as lighters, combs, guitar picks, jewelry, keys, etc. are fashioned into geometric arrangements, unique objects, creatures and scenes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile these musings arise from a laundromat, they have broad appeal and illustrate that awareness and appreciation of all our daily connections-with objects, people, jobs-are essential to living more fully. Sometimes, detours can be eye-opening adventures. Come, take this detour!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Discussion Questions included in book back matter and other Bonus Material Available at author's website: www.leahmschulte.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774912594208,"sku":"9798987682807","price":20.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ba28fef133df3d51b2860e13d9614b3f.webp?v=1780456215","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/laundromat-detour-poems-about-liberated-bra-underwires-quirky-customers-mopping-and-more-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}