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The Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational once again invited readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing ONE LETTER, and supply a new definition. Here are the winners: Intaxicaton: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money…

1] Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull out when in trouble; it is a “steering wheel” that directs us in the right path throughout life. 2] Do you know why a car’s WINDSHIELD is so large & the rear view mirror is so small? Because our PAST…

10. Always remember you’re unique. Just like everyone else. 9. Never test the depth of the water with both feet. 8. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Matter of…

JJ shared this tip on weight loss. “I figured out why I’m fat! The shampoo I use in the shower that runs down my body says, ‘For extra volume and body’. No wonder! So in place of that fattening shampoo, I’m going to start using Dawn dish soap. It says,…

A 3rd grader was asked if she knew the capital of Colorado. She smiled and said “Yes. It is a ‘C’.” Got me thinking about how little most American’s know about the Capital Cities of US states. More state capitals begin with the letter ‘C’ than any other letter. Odds…

[OK, I lied. So much fun poking at the frozen chosen who have today – March 1st – officially reached the mid-point of Winter. Here’s another jab . . Possible “State Slogans” for use in advertising life in Minnesota] If you love Minnesota, raise your right ski. Minnesota – I…

[Last one about my home state – I was born and raised in Minneapolis so have the right to poke fun at all those who have not been fortunate enough or intelligent enough to move away yet] 60 above zero: >Floridians turn on the heat. >People in Mankato plant gardens.…

I’ve been a sports fan all my life. Football in the fall. Basketball in the winter. Baseball in the spring and summer. Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Bowling and NASCAR in-between. But I’ll never go to another game because . . . . . they always ask me for money . .…

10. There are no mosquitoes. 9. You’re so busy worrying about your car not starting, you don’t have time to worry about anything else. 8. All the sissies have left for Florida. 7. If you carelessly leave meat in your car, it will freeze and stay fresh. 6. It’s not…

[About the end of February, knowing that winter still has an icy grip on the land and that a blizzard is due during the State Basketball Tournament in a few weeks, my family in Minnesota need to thaw out and chuckle a bit. So . . . ] The state…

Did you know that M&M’s prove the Theory of Evolution? Whenever I get a package of plain M&Ms, I make it my duty to continue to test the strength and robustness of the candy as a species. To this end, I hold M&M duels. Taking two candies between my thumb…

[On a recent visit to the Seattle area, a friend visited the Microsoft Café. Here is his story] Patron: Waiter! Waiter: Hi, my name is Bill, and I’ll be your Support Waiter. What seems to be the problem? Patron: There’s a fly in my soup! Waiter: Try again, maybe the…

Sometimes people make fun of those who receive the daily grif.net email (5000 of my closest friends) and countless others who read it on the blog or FaceBook. I want you all to know I will stand up for you and defend you. The other day someone said to me,…