On the outskirts of town there is a spooky old house, avoided by all the townfolk. There is said to be a cantankerous old ghost which lives there, and is feared by all. However, an enterprising journalist decided to get the scoop of the day by photographing the fearsome phantom. When he entered the house,… Continue reading Haunted House Report
Month: March 2011
Presbyopia
Doug went to the eye doctor for an examination because he was having trouble reading the newspaper. “Now that you’re over 40,” the doctor told him, “you’ve developed a condition called ‘presbyopia,’ in which the lens of your eye can no longer focus as well as it used to.” Seeing his worried look, the doctor… Continue reading Presbyopia
The Idiot’s Guide to Internet Success!
Yes, you too, can be the next Internet Millionaire. Here’s how! Let’s begin Q: How long will it take me to get insanely rich? A: Depends on you. Probably two weeks. Some people take as long as a month. Q: Does it take hard work or long hours to get insanely rich? A: No. This… Continue reading The Idiot’s Guide to Internet Success!
What do Baptists believe about the Scriptures?
The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals… Continue reading What do Baptists believe about the Scriptures?
Dead Men Read No Mail
A sad saga of our life and times. My father died on Jan 02, 1995. He left no forwarding address. Therefore, it fell to me to collect his mail. I didn’t expect much, really, since my sisters and I had been careful to notify his bank, insurance agent, and a host of other businesses that… Continue reading Dead Men Read No Mail
The Teenage Daughter Manual
Instructions for all those with teenage daughters or daughters who think they are teenagers or who will eventually be teenagers. Teenager Manual Congratulations! You are now the proud new parent of a teenage daughter. Please read this manual carefully, as it describes the maintenance of your new daughter, and answers important questions about your warranty… Continue reading The Teenage Daughter Manual
Greatness of a Woman
Thought of the day: ‘Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. Here’s what I mean: If you give her your seed, she’ll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she’ll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she’ll give you a meal. If you give her a smile,… Continue reading Greatness of a Woman
It’s Not Your Father’s Military Anymore
While the Air Force C-5 was turning over its engines, a female crewman gave the G.I.s on board the usual information regarding seat belts, emergency exits, etc. Finally, she said, ‘Now sit back and enjoy your trip while your captain, Judith Campbell, and crew take you safely to Afghanistan ‘ An old MSgt. sitting in… Continue reading It’s Not Your Father’s Military Anymore
Prize Rooster
John the farmer was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred young layers (hens), called “pullets” and eight or ten roosters, whose job was to fertilize the eggs. The farmer kept records and any rooster that didn’t perform went into the soup pot and was replaced. That took an awful lot of his… Continue reading Prize Rooster
On the Sidelines
A wife was sitting on the living-room couch watching her favorite show on the Food Network when her husband walked in. “Why do you watch those food shows?” he asked. “You don’t even cook.” Glaring back at him, she asked, “Then why do you watch football?”