title: HOW LOST IS LOST?: Logbook of wacky aviation humor
author: Romy Rockefeller
description: Core F. Keller enjoys writing humor and puts on local comedy shows in Oregon for good causes; Keller has worked with such talents as Newman (Comedy Recording Artist) and Josh Krecklow (Comic Of The Year Award recipient).What encouraged the author to write this book was remembering how frustrating it was at times to learn how to fly. So frustrating that, at times, quitting seemed like a plausible solution. Luckily, the author chose humor to master the challenges.During the day, Keller works as a software editor for a major publisher. On weekends, enjoys flying, photography, and nature hikes.You can visit the author at:http://www.oregonpilots.org
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  # **The Ransom Of Brillo**  
  
  ### **Paula Goodlett**
  
  "What the . . ." Flo started to exclaim, then noticed J.D.'s grin. "What's so
  funny, so early, J.D.?"
  
  "Somebody left this on the porch last night, Flo," J.D. snickered as he handed
  Flo another broadsheet.
  
  "Oh, no. Please not another one." Flo moaned. "I just can't deal with another
  one of those things. That ram may be a big part of the business, but those
  stories are beginning to be an embarrassment. Nothing on earth could walk with
  that, that . . . kind of equipment"
  
  "Whoever's doing it has kind of settled down on that part. The 'equipment'
  isn't any bigger this time. The story, though, now that is really funny."
  
  "Did he save the world for democracy again? Beat up a wolf? Tear the seat out
  of my jeans? What now?"
  
  "Here, silly. Just read the darn thing."
  
  The broadsheet had the usual heading of a pretty ram and a not-so pretty ram.
  Flo did