This collection of zany stories about a family of 6 growing up in North Carolina has been given the thumbs-up by many people who have read these stories over the years. Originally part of the Long family Christmas newsletters, they are now included here in their entirety. Read about cotillion cooties, Clean Plate Rangers, cushion houses, retainer diving, ice-cold zombies in togas, zucchini Elvis, and The Creeping Thing.