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    The Dimmer from Hell
    The Dimmer from Hell
    The Dimmer from Hell
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    The Dimmer from Hell

    By Jos Henry

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    Albert stops what he is intensely concentrated on to fix an electrical problem that can't wait. Simple household maintenance jobs can toy with the hapless handyman when his mind is elsewhere. The day wears on and Albert is increasingly frustrated and error prone. He completes the job by happenstance but fears uncharitable elements in the family might assault his pride and dignity.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJos Henry
    Release dateJul 28, 2015
    ISBN9780994786722
    The Dimmer from Hell
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    Jos Henry

    Jos Henry is a retired businessman. He writes short, light and humorous stories of about 2,000 to 20,000 words. Until he retired he wrote non-fiction work in which artistic license and witticism are not well accepted and are even frowned on by the stiffer, antacid tablet chewing reader. He travelled to many parts of the world during his long technical and business career . He enjoys contact with different cultures and uses every opportunity to learn about people and their situations. Jos Henry lives in rural Quebec somewhere between Montreal and Ottawa. email: joshenry4511@gmail.com

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