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[Some general questions come to mind from time to time] Why do psychics have to ask you for your name? What’s the speed of dark? Do my socks match if they’re the same thickness? My vacuum cleaner really sucks. Does that make it bad or good? I bought some powdered…

[Weekly quiz. Some easy, some not. How much of this do you know?] 1. This story has been made into movies more than any other story. 2. WITHOUT LOOKING: These three sets of letters are in alphabetical order on your keyboard. 3. To be perfect, the white-icing squiggle on top…

[Everybody – especially in Boston – has a story to tell about this winter’s weather. We will call this blog “Snow and Tell”. Ten Thoughts on weather . . or not.] 1. After weeks of 40-60F temps, Wyoming is facing a “more normal” weather pattern. Cold much? Now the whole…

[Continued from last weekend, before making choices, I use this check-list and ask about . . . ] 12. My Excess Eccl. 3:18; Prov. 11:1 (Am I overdoing a good thing?) 13. My Expedience I Cor. 6:12; Heb. 12:1 (Does it slow me down spiritually? Is it profitable?) 14. My…

[Almost true account of what’s been happening in my life on Friday the 13th] I was in the grocery store. I saw a sign that said “pet supplies”. So I did. Then I went outside and saw a sign that said “compact cars”, so . . When I was in…

[Kathy forwarded this cute explanation of the meaning of life for me. Seems pretty accurate.] On the first day, God created the dog and said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you…

[ONE quiz this week; see how you do] 1. Which month in USA has the highest birthrate? 2. What was Michelangelo’s last name? 3. Which two states have a city of the same name that is the state’s largest city? 4. In his high school yearbook, to what “most/least likely”…

I recently joined an “over-60” group for basketball. Lots of fun. I did not know, however, that the “over-60” referred to both the minutes it takes to lace up our tennis shoes, and the days it took to recuperate from a single game of horse. ~~ Dr Bob Griffin [email protected]…

[Jack sent me this. Can’t remember if I sent it to him first. But still way too true!] A friend and I were standing in line at a fast-food restaurant, waiting to place our order. There was a big sign posted. “No bills larger than $20 will be accepted.” I…

Before making personal choices in my daily living, I use this check-list and ask myself about . . . 1. My Appearance I Thess. 5:22; Rom. 14:16 (Will this appear evil to others?) 2. My Associations Proverbs 22:3; I Thess. 5:22 (Is this a good activity but in a bad…

[A lady at church thought the pastor should be “like Jesus”, so I decided to do a comparison. I was amazed at how I measured up. Not a “good” amazed.] Jesus walks on water; Dr Bob slips on ice Jesus changes water into wine; Dr Bob changes water into coffee…

[Some said yesterday’s NICKNAME quiz was too easy, so here’s another batch. We give the nickname; you give the city.] 1. Derby City 2. Emerald City 3. Gateway to the West 4. Icebox of the United States 5. Little Cuba 6. Mile High City 7. Mistake on the Lake 8.…

[NOBODY DID GOOD ON YESTERDAY’S QUIZ. So . . how well do you know famous cities by their NICKNAMES? Pretty straightforward – we give nickname, you fill in the city. MUCH EASIER. Answers tomorrow.] 1. Alamo City 2. Bean Town 3. Big Apple 4. Big D 5. Big Easy 6.…