Monthly Archive

While I was walking on our street the other day, I saw my neighbor outside. He informed me that the following week they were going to have their 40th wedding anniversary. However, he added, "But... read more..

Oh look, Chicken Thursday and New Year's Eve! I have lots of thoughts and feelings as we say goodbye to 2020 and head into 2021. I had plans to write some of them down with great flourish and ... read more..

A snail was involved in an accident that resulted in his shell being torn completely off. Hearing about the accident, one of his friends rushed over (as much as a snail can rush) to his friend's hous... read more..

If you're such a good cook, why do we have to pray before every meal?... read more..

Sunday greetings everyone! There are only 5 days left in 2020 and in that short time I have a number of pre-New Year's goals to accomplish. They are: End the year with a zero inbox for emails rece... read more..

It's hard to believe, but another Christmas has come and gone. It comes so slow but leaves so fast. I guess I'll never understand that. This Christmas was probably the most unusual that I have ever ex... read more..

"Be good to people. You will be remembered more for your kindness than any level of success you could possibly attain." - Mandy Hale read more..

When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them. - Rodney Dangerfield... read more..

Did you hear about the self-help group for compulsive talkers? Its called On & On Anon.... read more..

The coach's wife yells to her husband, "It's Sports Illustrated on the phone." The coach falls all over himself racing to the phone and says, "Hello?" Then he hears, "For just $20 a year..."... read more..

We purchased an old home in Northern New York State from two elderly sisters. Winter was fast approaching and I was concerned about the house's lack of insulation. "If they could live here all those... read more..

Oh look, Chicken Thursday and Christmas Eve! For the majority of the Christmases since Cybersalt began back in 1998, I have sat down to pen a Christmas Eve message to send out to Cybersaltines, ... read more..

A couple went Christmas shopping at the mall and their separate ways, planning to meet two hours later. Two hours later, the husband was at their appointed meeting place at the appointed time, but th... read more..

While driving home from work on Christmas Eve, a man suddenly realized Christmas was the next day and that he had not yet purchased his daughter a gift. He rushed to the nearest toy store and asked t... read more..

Aggressive Carolers: Wassailants... read more..

In his book Dare to Believe, Dan Baumann illustrates the unique experience of knowing that something is ours, yet longing to enjoy it more fully. He explained that at Christmas time he would always do... read more..

"Some Christmas tree ornaments do more than glitter and glow; they represent a gift of love given a long time ago." - Tom Baker read more..

Not saying I live in a rough area, but just bought an advent calendar and half the windows are boarded up!... read more..

A minister is visiting his children to celebrate Christmas. When he walks into the house, he sees a beautiful nativity set. His granddaughter walks up to him, and he asks her if she knows what it is.... read more..

It is not that I am colorblind; I just am color indifferent. Red and blue and yellow are all the same to me. This, on many occasions, has challenged the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, who is ver... read more..

Thanks to list member Chez Watts for sending me these things that he has heard while working as a Santa in Australia. Pastor Tim, here are some more Santa interviews from last Christmas. *Santa to... read more..

Sunday greetings everyone! Grandma Cybersalt and I got our flu shots this week and while we were at the doctor's office I also got the results of bloodwork for my thyroid levels and, as it turns out,... read more..

It was the biggest night of the year in a little town called Cornwall. It was the night of the annual Christmas pageant. It's an especially big deal for the children in town -- they get to try out for... read more..

  "And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent..." - Taylor Caldwell read more..

It’s that time of the year when the conversation around the dinner table in the Parsonage has to do with naughty or nice. I must admit it's not my favorite conversation because what is naughty, and w... read more..

But wait ... there's myrrh.... read more..

I'm only talking to my dog today.... read more..

Keep track of your points and check your status at the end. 1. You reuse last year's Christmas cards and send them out under your own name (5 points). 2. You steal light bulbs from you neighbor's ou... read more..

Oh look, Chicken Thursday! I made another person this week. That's right, I incorporated Cybersalt. But don't worry, my plan is not to go all serious and boring here in the Cybersalt Digest or Pearly... read more..

1. Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad and a note explaining that you think he could stand to lose a few pounds. 2. While he's in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a speeding tic read more..