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Redneck Nativity
In a small Southern town there was a “Nativity Scene” that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothered me. The three 3 wise men were wearing firemen’s helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a “Quick Stop” on the edge of […]
Spouse Wanted
A young lady visited the government matchmaker for marriage and requested – “I’m looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?” The marriage officer said, “Your requirements, please.” “Well, let me see. Needs to be good looking, polite, humorous, sporty, knowledgeable, good at singing and dancing. Willing to accompany […]
Different Economies
TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows. You sell them and retire on the income. ENRON VENTURE CAPITALISM: You have two cows. You sell three of them to your publicly listed company, using letters of credit opened by your brother-in-law at the […]
Nursing
I did my nurse’s training at a hospital in Liverpool, England. My fellow students and I had little money for meals, so we ate the awful food provided at the hospital complex. We often took our breaks in the kitchen, and sometimes kindly visitors would give us some of the treats they had brought for […]
Dead Horse / Modern Business
The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians, passed on from one generation to the next, says that when you discover you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. However, in modern business, because of the heavy investment factors to be taken into consideration, often other strategies have to be tried with […]
Random Thoughts – Old Age
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Insanity is my only means of relaxation. Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets. Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find […]
Cheap And Simple Ways To Ward Off Burglars
The following are a few simple ways to keep burglars out of the house by putting a few signs in well-placed locations. Dear Mr. Butcher, starting tomorrow, please leave eight pounds of meat for Brutus. Six pounds only makes him angry and vicious! Dear Mr. Mailman, we found bloodstains all over our mail. They must […]
Baseball Fanatics
Pat and Mike are two 75 year old baseball fanatics. In fact, they go to just about every Cubs home game. One day, Mike was in a rather philosophical mood and asked Pat if he thought baseball is played in heaven. Pat replied, “I don’t know, but someday we may find out. “Sad to say, […]
Wijil
One Presidential candidate says that when he has to make a tough decision, he asks himself “WWJD,” which stands for “What Would Jesus Do?” Most Americans have a similar question we asks ourselves, “WIJIL?”, which stands for “What If Jesus Isn’t Looking?”
Puzzle!
Eighty percent of Kindergartners solved this riddle, but only 5% of Stanford graduates figured it out! Can you answer the following question? 1. The word has seven letters… 2. Preceded God… 3. Greater than God… 4. More Evil than the devil… 5. All poor people have it… 6. Wealthy people need it… 7. If you […]
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