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THE ZEN OF COMPUTERS In Japan, they have replaced the impersonal and unhelpful Microsoft Error messages with Haiku poetry messages. Haiku poetry has strict construction rules. Each poem has only three lines, 17 syllables: five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, five in the third. Haiku is…

[CC in Houston forwarded these thoughts. No clue of origin.] One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver…

[Virginia contributed these jokes that her mother who is nearly 100 thought were some of these funniest in her memory. I agree with her sense of humor.] “I’m a light eater. The minute it gets light, I start to eat.” ~~ “Why is 5:00 am like the tail of a…

We should learn from the Beaverton (OR) School District: A principal of a small middle school had a problem with a few of the older girls starting to use lipstick. When applying it in the bathroom they would then press their lips to the mirror and leave lip prints. Before…

[Mother-in-law told this story 40+ years ago. Still now, when asked how things are going, some days the final lines of this story are fresh in my mind.] John went out golfing one fine day with his best friend George. On the second tee George hit a beautiful 4-iron shot…

[Key: Read each capitalized letter as the letter itself, not part of a word] M R ducks M R knot O S A R C M wangs L I B, M R ducks M R snakes M R knot O S A R C M B D I’s L I…

In the Dark? Follow the Son. Don’t Let Worry Kill You – Let the Church Help Want a New Look for 2013? Come, Have your Faith Lifted Running Low on Faith? Stop in for a Fill-up. Fight Truth Decay – Read Your Bible Trouble Sleeping? Come hear Pastor Bob’s Sermon…

[Forwarded to the Grif.Net by a friend who left his legs in Vietnam, who knows all about the character of our military. I am abridging the story in my sermon tomorrow – as Jesus gives us the order to “abide” in Him, to stand and never waver.] On Nov 13,…

[Forwarded to the Grif.Net by a friend who left his legs in Vietnam, who knows all about the character of our military. I am abridging the story in my sermon tomorrow – as Jesus gives us the order to “abide” in Him, to stand and never waver.] On Nov 13,…

C, E-flat, and G go into a bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, but we don’t serve minors.” So E-flat leaves, and C and G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished, and G is out flat. F comes in and tries to augment…

Friend in New York City writes: I heard the government warning recently issued that anyone traveling in icy conditions should take: – Shovel, blankets or sleeping bag – Extra clothing including scarf, hat and gloves – 24 hours supply of food and drink – De-icer – 5 lbs of rock…

Friend in New York City writes: I heard the government warning recently issued that anyone traveling in icy conditions should take: – Shovel, blankets or sleeping bag – Extra clothing including scarf, hat and gloves – 24 hours supply of food and drink – De-icer – 5 lbs of rock…

From Jimmy Fallon – Barbara Walters has released part of her “Most Fascinating People” list. This year Hillary Clinton and Honey Boo Boo are both on it. That’s right. The woman who may soon be president – and Hillary Clinton. From Jay Leno – Today in Washington, President Obama met…