Monthly Archive

It's graduation day, and everybody's going to get their diploma but Chet. At the assembly, the entire senior class stands up and shouts "Let Chet graduate, let Chet graduate!" The principal agrees t... read more..

When one mentions vision, people automatically think of your eyes. Vision does have to do with the eyes, possibly, in more ways than one. For your every day vision, you need to keep your eyes tested a... read more..

Here is an exercise program for those of us whose wisdom exceeds our ambition. The doctor told me "Physical exercise is good for you." I know that I should do it, but my body is out of shape, so I hav... read more..

Old folks are worth a fortune: With silver in their hair, gold in their teeth, stones in their kidneys, lead in their feet and gas in their stomachs.  I have become more social with the passing o... read more..

By adulthood most of us have experience with grieving the loss of someone we love. David has just learned that his best friend, Jonathan and King Saul, Jonathan's father have been killed in battle. Wh... read more..

After harvesting the usual bumper crop of squash last year, I took a half-dozen to the office. I piled them on the table in the break room and posted a sign advertising them as free.The next day I no... read more..

The Iams Pet Professionals, a team of 30 trained customer service representatives at The Iams Company, handle more than 300,000 inquiries a year from pet owners across the country. Although the majori... read more..

Our bodies are amazing acts of creation. As I looked at some of the details of how they work, I was amazed to find just how much our body does. Did you know that in one twenty four hour period your he... read more..

Dear Abby:I have always wanted to have my family history traced, but I can't afford to spend a lot of money to do it.Any suggestions?Sam in California------------------------------------------Dear Sam... read more..

Multimillion-dollar houses came crashing down a hill in Southern California. Power poles popped and cracked as they tumbled right before everyone's eyes. Grabbing their children and pets, many people ... read more..

The boss was very exasperated with his new secretary. She ignored the telephone when it rang."You must answer the telephone," he told her irritably."All right," she replied, "but it seems so silly. Ni... read more..

Bob had finally made it to the last round of the $64,000 Question.  The night before the big question, he told the Emcee that he desired a question on American History. The big night had arrived... read more..

No day is complete for me unless I forget something. It does not matter what I forget as long as what I forget disrupts my day in some way. Rare is the day in May when I forget to forget something. read more..

Kids statements that are a little... off track:* God bless America thru the night with a light from a bulb!* Oh Susanna, Oh don't you cry for me, For I come from Alabama with a band-aid on my knee!* G... read more..

Long, long ago an old Indian chief was about to die, so he called for Geronimo and Falling Rocks, the two bravest warriors in his tribe.  The chief instructed each to go out and seek buffalo skin... read more..

Flowers are beautiful this time of year. Some have been in bloom for awhile; others have just begun to put on buds. The gardens around the area are just blossoming with blooms of all colors, shapes, f... read more..

A professor asked a student to remain for a few moments after class. Holding out the young man's assignment, the professor said, "Did you write this poem all by yourself?"The student said, "Every word... read more..

My husband and I watched a film recently that had a lot to do with discovery. A man with a brilliant brain, insatiable curiosity and more than a little ambition set himself and others on a path that l... read more..

So you think you're having a bad day. A man was working on his motorcycle on his patio and his wife was in the house in the kitchen.  The man was racing the engine on the motorcycle and somehow,... read more..

Two men sank into adjacent train seats after a long day in the city. One asked the other, "Your son go back to college yet?""Two days ago.""Mine's a senior this year, so it's almost over. In May, he'l... read more..

One of my callers had a valid question. He asked if there is such a thing as mean-spirited Christians. My answer was, yes, Christians do all kinds of bad things, unfortunately. I have to confess to y... read more..

Tired of being rejected for jobs - maybe this form letter will come in handy. Dear [Interviewer's Name]: Thank you for your letter of [Date of Interview]. After careful consideration, I regret to in... read more..

**Our experienced mother will care for your child. Fenced yards, meals and smacks included.**Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.**Girl wanted to assist magician in cutti read more..

Cycling home from Cluster tonight (that's church speak for a group bigger than homegroup and smaller than the church congregation) two lasses were heckling passers by. An amusing comment floated ... read more..

If it rings, answer it. Talk kindly. If it clanks, call the repairman. If it whistles, ignore it. If it is a friend, take a break. If it is the boss, look busy. If it talks, take notes. If it is handw... read more..

How essential is the local church in developing strong, godly families? One man told me the church definitely takes second or third place in his list of priorities. "Family has to come first," he said... read more..

For many years I worked as a receptionist and switchboard operator at a busy company. After a good annual review, my supervisor told me I was up for a raise, pending approval of the vice president.A m... read more..

There were two farmers, neither one had much common sense. They were told by the Forman to put the mule in the barn. When they led the mule over to the barn, they decided that the mule's ears were too... read more..

There was a gentleman in the hospital bed next to me. He was covered with bandages from head to toe. I said to him, "What do you do for a living?" He said, "Well, I used to be a window washer." I a... read more..

(Ooops, I nearly broke the Blogging system, see below - sorry about that folks.) Colleagues & customers will be somewhat bemused on Teusday. We spent Saturday rearranging stock, shelving and read more..