No phone, no pool, no pets: living in a van

Article Abstract:

A veteran camper/traveller describes his techniques for finding good places to park, including avoiding 'lovers' lanes' and teen party spots. Cars sleep better near other idle, 'sleeping' cars. He is horrified at the prospect of his junked van being crushed in a monster-truck show.

Personal narratives, Homeless persons, Automobile travel

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Stalin's chuckle

Article Abstract:

A satire on Joseph Stalin's sense of humor is presented. Fictitious characters, including a Las Vegas comedian, a Soviet bureaucrat and a humor therapist, describe the jokes that they claim Stalin found amusing.

Wit and humor, Humor, Stalin, Joseph, Humour

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URBAN LIFE: Pick Your Part

Article Abstract:

The author extolls the sights and experiences of an excursion to Los Angeles, California. He finds an automobile scrap yard at which one can pull the parts from a vehicle that are needed to repair another.

California, Equipment and supplies, Automotive parts, Buildings and facilities, Los Angeles, California, Automobiles

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