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[Gleaned from friends; some of these are funny, most cause a small smile rather than guffaw. But good advice.] Only 5% of the world has ever flown in an airplane. Never close the shade. Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway. When beauty begins on the inside,…

[Not sure I should have cut corners and gotten a “budget” mom-and-pop motel on my trip to Michigan. Here were some clues . . . ] **The “complimentary” paper tells you that President Nixon has resigned. **The mint on the pillow starts moving when you come close to it. **There…

Given a chance, matches will find a way to get wet. Your side of the tent is the side that leaks. Always. All foods assume a uniform taste, texture, and color when freeze-dried. When reading the instructions of a pump-activated water filter, “hour” should be substituted for “minute” when reading…

[In my lifetime I’ve down a lot of camping. Here is some unsolicited advice and opinions on the subject.] Any stone in a hiking boot migrates to the point of maximum pressure. The distance to a given camp site remains constant as twilight approaches. The number of mosquitoes at any…

Thanks to ALL of the countries who helped the U.S. after Hurricane Sandy and the Oklahoma tornadoes. Our nation suffered untold destruction and billions of dollars of loss. I think it is highly appropriate at this time we send THANKS to all of the countries that have reciprocated for OUR…

Thanks to ALL of the countries who helped the U.S. after Hurricane Sandy and the Oklahoma tornadoes. Our nation suffered untold destruction and billions of dollars of loss. I think it is highly appropriate at this time we send THANKS to all of the countries that have reciprocated for OUR…

Thanks to ALL of the countries who helped the U.S. after Hurricane Sandy and the Oklahoma tornadoes. Our nation suffered untold destruction and billions of dollars of loss. I think it is highly appropriate at this time we send THANKS to all of the countries that have reciprocated for OUR…

Getting away from their high-stress jobs, a couple I know spends relaxing weekends in their motor home. When they found their peace and quiet disturbed by well-meaning, but unwelcome, visits from other campers, they devised a plan to assure themselves some privacy. Now, when they set up camp, they place…

One day a young woman, whose folks had a lot of money, took her fiancé’ home to meet her parents. The mother had instructed her husband before they arrived to be sure to pull the young man aside to learn more about him. So after dinner, the father asked the…

[Friend mentioned visiting a large church to see if he could find a nice gal to date. Yeah, that’s a great reason to go to church! Anyway, came across these “lines” he could use to try and get a girlfriend.] “So last night I was reading in the book of…

[Yes, I have a strange mixture of friends. These are a dozen more “status” updates on Facebook this past weekend.] “You’re so hot”, I whispered as I took a plate of food from the microwave. Respect your parents. They passed school before there was Google. I always say what I…

Last week I enjoyed reading an odd collection of FaceBook friends and their “updates” of what they are doing or thinking (or not doing and not thinking) I can tell if people are judgmental or not just by looking at them. My high-speed internet connection went down for 4 straight…

WELCOME TO THE 21ST CENTURY! Our new watchword is “Less” *Our Phones ~ Wireless *Our Cooking ~ Fireless *Our Cars ~ Keyless *Our Food ~ Fatless *Our Tires ~ Tubeless *Our Dress ~ Sleeveless *Our Youth ~ Jobless *Our Attitude ~ Careless *Our Wives ~ Fearless *Our Babies ~ Fatherless…