There is evidence that William Tell and his family were avid bowlers, but
unfortunately all the league records were destroyed in a fire.
Thus we’ll sadly never know for whom the Tells bowled.
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HardPreacher in Virginia found out I was turning 62 this week and starting
on Social Security. So He wrote his experience with the government . . .
“I went down this morning to sign up my dog for welfare. At first the lady
said, ‘Dogs are not eligible to draw welfare.’
So I explained to her [...]
HardPreacher in Virginia found out I was turning 62 this week and starting
on Social Security. So He wrote his experience with the government . . .
“I went down this morning to sign up my dog for welfare. At first the lady
said, ‘Dogs are not eligible to draw welfare.’
So I explained to her [...]
When in the hot tub working on my legs/feet for therapy, I sing. Sometimes I
have ear buds in and must sound odd to any overhearing my singing harmony or
bass. But in the cool (40F) still night air yesterday I just sang hymn after
hymn until tears came.
I was thinking of challenges to my life today . [...]
I was enjoying surfing the net at “breakfast.com” when the computer froze
up. I guess the cereal port was not responding
Of course part of my computer is shot. It was a graphic display.
So I went shopping and asked if I bought a computer today would it still be
good in five years. The sales [...]
[And people wonder why I don't have much money in my IRA. Look at what my
broker told me about buying stocks.]
Helium was up, feathers were down.
Paper was stationary.
Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading.
Knives were up sharply.
Cows steered into a bull market.
Pencils lost a few points.
Hiking equipment was trailing.
Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow [...]
No quiz, but since you are sitting at a keyboard, here are some fun English
facts that you can try out for yourself (and impress your friends by asking
them for the answers!)
“Stewardesses” is the longest word typed with only the left hand.
“Lollipop” is the longest word typed with your right hand.
No word in the English language [...]
[My eldest son turns 37 today. This is NOT a story about him. But it could
be.]
Little Jeremiah’s father had already tucked him into bed. They had enjoyed a
bedtime story, prayers and a good-night hug and kiss. It was time to sleep.
Not five minutes later, little Jeremiah called out, “Da-a-a-ad!”
“What, son?”
“I’m thirsty. Can I have [...]
From our small town Police Blotter –
In my neighborhood, a local manufacturing business was broken into last
night and a large quantity of wigs was stolen. Police are currently combing
the area for clues.
The toilet was stolen out of Precinct 17. Police are searching for the
culprit, but admit that they still have nothing to go [...]
One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the
country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They
spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a
very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father [...]
One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the
country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They
spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a
very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father [...]
[Dewey, a classmate of mine when college students in Minnesota, sent me this
report.]
Two government surveyors came to Ole and Lena ’s farm in the fall and asked
if they could do some land surveying. Ole agreed and Lena even served them a
little lunch.
The next spring, the two surveyors stopped by and told Ole, “Because you
were [...]
[These Police Comments were taken off actual police car videos around the
country. Thank goodness, in spite of the perils of the job, they still have
a sense of humor!]
16. ‘You know, stop lights don’t come any redder than the one you just went
through.’
15. ‘Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they’re new. They’ll stretch
after you wear them [...]
