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Just Lending a Hand

I GUESS you could just call me a born helper. All my life I’ve felt the calling. People in dire need of my knowledgeable help or friendly advice. My specialties are lawn care and home improvement projects, but I consider myself an expert in a wide variety of topics. I often reflect upon all the good I’ve done for our neighbourhood over the years, and for the genuine feeling of accomplishment I’ve instilled in several of my less capable neighbours.

As I proudly surveyed my own yard, I noticed my neighbour Bill Hoffman trudging out of his shed with a toolbox. A project! I quickly propped my rake against my rusty old wheelbarrow and just about sprinted towards him. It looked like Bill must’ve suddenly twisted his ankle. At the very

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