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"Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons."--Popular Mechanics, forecasting the relentless march of science, 1949 "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers."--Thomas W read more..

A nervous taxpayer was unhappily conversing with the IRS Tax auditor who had come to review his records. At one point the auditor exclaimed, "Mr. Chan, we feel it is a great privilege to be allowed t... read more..

"When the unemployed actor got a job with a demolition company, he finally brought down the house." read more..

Sunday greetings, everyone! Yesterday was the first "hey, nice weather is going to come back" reminder nice day this year at Cybersalt World Headquarters. Grandma Cybersalt and I went for a walk (I a... read more..

"The whole point of getting things done is knowing what to leave undone." - Oswald Chambers read more..

Busy weeks seem quite the norm for me. When I think things have slowed down, I turn a corner and things speed up again. So it seems like I never really get a break. This past week, for instance, was ... read more..

The professor of a contract law class asked one of his better students, "If you were to give someone an orange, how would you go about it?" The student replied, "Here's an orange." The professor was... read more..

"When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U.C.L.A." read more..

It takes strength to be firm. It takes courage to be gentle. It takes strength to stand guard. It takes courage to let down your guard. It takes strength to conquer. It takes courage to surrender. ... read more..

Do you give as much energy to your dreams as you do to your fears?... read more..

Oh look, Chicken Thursday! I did get my CT scan late on Monday night at 11:00pm, which was wonderful because I am a night owl and the hospital was pretty much quiet. Thank you for your fun poem, haik... read more..

A big city Alberta lawyer went duck hunting in rural Saskatchewan. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's field on the other side of a fence.  As the lawyer climbed over the fen... read more..

Recently, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were able to take a well-earned vacation. One of our grandsons graduated from high school in Ohio, and we decided to go and celebrate with him. I... read more..

I (Pastor Tim) was having some health issues so I invited Cybersalt Digest Subscribers to lighten things up by writing a poem, haiku, or limerick with the words diverticulitis, CT scan, and antibiotic... read more..

"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back." - Irish blessing read more..

One evening a preschooler, Abby, and her parents were sitting on the couch chatting. Abby asked, " Daddy, you're the boss of the house, right?" Her father proudly replied, "Yes, I am the boss of the ... read more..

When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.... read more..

A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home near a junior high school. He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then a new school year began. The very nex... read more..

"You gotta try your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it." - Jimmy Dean read more..

Sunday greetings, everyone! It's not my goal to permanently turn the news into recurring organ recital about my health, but I must admit that when I am sick I don't feel very creative in my writing. ... read more..

You would think I would have learned all I needed to learn at my age. However, each day I learn something I did not know the day before. So much of my new learning is still connected to being married ... read more..

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill read more..

Tiring of the inconvenience of the drive from airport to country cottage, a man equipped his small plane with pontoons so he could land on the lake directly in front of his cottage. On his next trip,... read more..

A neutron goes into a bar. The bartender looks him over and says, "Hey, for you: No charge!"... read more..

A mother was watching her four year-old son playing outside in a small plastic pool half-filled with water. He was happily walking back and forth across the pool, making big splashes. Suddenly, the l... read more..

The man who moves mountains begins by carrying away small stones.... read more..

Oh look, Chicken Thursday! Remember how I said I had chills when I was putting last Thursday's mailing together? Well, my doctor called me yesterday and let me know the results of the culture they to... read more..

"We will not have him put down. Lucky is basically a darn good guide dog," Ernst Gerber, a dog trainer from Wuppertal told reporters. "He just needs a little brush-up on some elementary skills, t read more..

I must confess I am too poor to pay attention at this time in my life. I hope one day I will win the lottery and be able to afford to pay attention. But, of course, The Gracious Mistress of the Parson... read more..

A biker is riding a new motorcycle on the highway. While passing a car, he knocks on the window. The driver of the car opens the window, "Yes?" "Ever driven a Honda motorcycle?" "No I haven't." The... read more..