Porching : A Humorous Look at America's Favorite Pastime
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Pub. Date: 2003-09-28
Publisher(s): Minerva Books Llc
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Summary
What's the antidote to the pace and pressure of modern day life? The doctor knows. He's Dr. John J. Buchino, and his prescription is porching. In a light-hearted look at what must be the most prevalent activity in America, Dr. John extols the virtues of the porching life, from its physiological and psychological benefits to its role in child-rearing, community relations, crime prevention, and economic development. With tongue firmly in cheek, he gives us porching songs, famous porchers in history, and famous porching quotations. It's enough to make you get up, go outside, and fall fast asleep on the porch. Another Buchino, Dr. Joseph J. Buchino, contributes wonderful color photographs of porches across America, and artist Kathy Finnegan sketches scenes from life on the edge of the house. Book jacket.
Author Biography
Dr. John J. Buchino lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife, Kathie, and a varying number of their five children. When he's not enjoying the pleasures of porching, he serves as Chief of Pathology for Kosair Children's Hospital, and is Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He and Kathie are active in many community organizations John's brother, Dr. Joseph J. Buchino, is Chief of Pathology at the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, Virginia, and is an award-winning photographer Artist Kathy Finnegan has taught art for the past two decades in Louisville, Kentucky
Table of Contents
| Why Porching? | p. 5 |
| Porching is Medically Sound | p. 8 |
| Porching & the Economy | p. 18 |
| Porching & Philosophy | p. 22 |
| Porching is Educational | p. 26 |
| Porching & Romance | p. 29 |
| Most Frequently Asked Questions of Dr. John | p. 32 |
| Porching & Child Rearing & Development | p. 44 |
| Porching Songs | p. 46 |
| Famous Quotes on Porching | p. 48 |
| Laws of Porching | p. 52 |
| A Porch By Any Other Name | p. 54 |
| There Are Many Kinds of Porches | p. 55 |
| Famous Porchers | p. 56 |
| Famous Non-Porchers | p. 56 |
| Famous Closet Porchers | p. 57 |
| Porching Around the Country | p. 58 |
| Porch Furniture | p. 68 |
| Seasonal Porching | p. 72 |
| Porching Favorites | p. 74 |
| In Conclusion | p. 76 |
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