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Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Susan Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors, but they were not like you and me. All four belonged to the same church, but not sure we’d enjoy worshipping with them. EVERYBODY went fishing on Sunday or stayed home to visit with friends. ANYBODY wanted to worship…

[Always enjoy odd “status updates” of my friends who are posting on various social media about such interesting lives they lead] I am reading a book on Glue. Can’t seem to put it down. Busy day. Am headed back to 1988 to pick up a few thousand Microsoft stocks Going…

[Marilyn just forwarded this really bad word play yesterday and I couldn’t wait to hear you all groan together] A sailor was caught AWOL as he tried to sneak on board his ship at 3 am. The chief petty officer spied him and ordered the sailor to stop. The chief…

Sometimes you just need a way to get back at someone for their comments or conduct or character or just the way they are in general. Try a few of these on for size. Look ’em in the eye and say sweetly . . . I suppose your dad walks…

The Washington Post has also published the winning submissions to its yearly contest, in which readers are asked to supply alternate meanings for common words. And the winners are: Coffee, n: The person upon whom one coughs. Flabbergasted, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained. Abdicate, v.…

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 . .…