Don Sherman was a resident comedian on board the “Summit”, our ship of choice for a cruise to Hawaii and back. Not only did he keep all in stitches with a hilarious evening show in the Celebrity Theater, he met with a small group in the Rendezvous Lounge on another…
03/26/07 Grif.Net – Top Ten List
TOP 10 THINGS MEN KNOW ABOUT WOMEN: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ~~ Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given
03/24/07 Weekend Grif.Net – Newspaper Editors
“It appears we have appointed our worst generals to command forces, and our most gifted and brilliant to edit newspapers! In fact, I discovered by reading newspapers that these editor/geniuses plainly saw all my strategic defects from the start, yet failed to inform me until it was too late. Accordingly,…
03/23/07 Grif.Net – MORE Verbal Profundities
[Way too much fun with Verbal Profundities. Here are fifteen more!] Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. A backward poet writes inverse. In a democracy, your vote counts; in feudalism, your Count votes. With her marriage she got a new name and a dress. Show me…
03/22/07 Grif.Net – Verbal Profundities
[English is a fun language. Here are 15 kind of “profound” statements for your enjoyment] Police were called to a daycare where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. The roundest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit…
03/21/07 Grif.Net – New Rules at the Office
Dress Code: 1. You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary. 2. If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a raise. 3. If you dress poorly, you need…
03/20/07 Grif.Net – Spring Gardening
[Many have “welcomed me back” and glad to see the grif.net (off since March 1st) back on line and wondered where we’ve been. We’ve enjoyed a few days in LA with grandchildren, then a cruise to Hawaii and back with the bride of 37 years. While I’ve loved doing the…
03/19/07 Grif.Net – Warning Labels
[Back from hiatus and glad to have the Grif.Net up and running] On a Sears hairdryer — Do not use while sleeping. (That’s the only time I have to work on my hair.) On a bag of Fritos — You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (The…
03/01/07 Grif.Net – Pastor Need a Break?
[Humor aside about needing a break, the grif.net will be on a brief hiatus for a few weeks. Hope to see you all toward the end of March.] TOP TEN SIGNS YOUR PASTOR MAY NEED A BREAK 10. Announces next Sunday’s baptismal services will be in Grand Cayman. 9. He…
02/28/07 Grif.Net – Our Nation
The kindergarten teacher was showing her class an encyclopedia page picturing several national flags. She pointed to the American flag and asked, “What flag is this?” A little girl called out, “That’s the flag of our country.” “Very good,” the teacher said. “And what is the name of our country?”…
02/27/07 Grif.Net – Humbling Grandpa
My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, “Grandpa, do you know how you and God are alike?” I mentally polished my halo while I asked, “No, how are we alike?” “You’re both really old,” he replied. ~~ Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net 1 cross + 3 nails = 4…
02/26/07 Grif.Net
I didn’t know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me, and always she was correct. But it was fun for me, so I continued. At last she headed…
02/24/07 Weekend Grif.Net – Triple Filter Test
In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said, “Do you know what I just heard about your friend?” “Hold on a minute,” Socrates replied. “Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be good…