[Dave, a friend with an addiction, shared these rules] A favorite tradition of the Christmas season is Christmas cookies. There are some that each family just has to make each year, or it wouldn’t be Christmas. There are cookies that we make only at this time of year because of…
12/25/10 Christmas Grif.Net – Old Story
CHRISTMAS STORY FROM GOSPEL OF LUKE “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one…
12/24/10 Grif.Net – Inspiration at Christmas
Here are delightful quotations to help us appreciate and reflect on Christmas: “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” “I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar…
12/23/10 Grif.Net – How Many Reindeer?
Did you know that according to the song, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, Santa has eleven reindeer? We all know the first eight. The song goes, “There’s Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen.” Then there’s Rudolph, of course, so that makes nine. Then…
12/22/10 Grif.Net – Great Christmas Jokes
[These will sleigh you – Grif] A man is out shopping for his wife’s Christmas gift and he asks the sales clerk for ideas, indicating that he doesn’t want to spend much money. The clerk brings over a beautiful gold necklace, on sale for only $100.00. The man shakes his…
12/21/10 Grif.Net – Top 10 Ways to Confuse Santa this Christmas
10. Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad, and a note explaining that you think he could stand to lose a few pounds. 9. While he’s in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a speeding ticket. 8. Leave him a note, explaining that you’ve gone…
12/20/10 Grif.Net – Christmas Pizza
It was the Feast of St Stephen, so Good King Wenceslas phoned Domino’s for a pizza. The salesgirl asked him: ‘Do you want your usual? Deep pan, crisp and even?’ ~~ Dr Bob Griffin [email protected] www.grif.net “Jesus Knows Me, This I Love!”
12/18/10 Weekend Grif.Net – Now I Understand
The old story is told about a man who looked upon Christmas as a lot of humbug. He wasn’t a Scrooge. He was a very kind and decent person, generous to his family, upright in all his dealings with other men. But he didn’t believe all that stuff about God…
12/17/10 Grif.Net – Thoughts on the Season
If you stop believing in Santa Claus, you will start getting clothes for Christmas. ~~ I told Santa you were good this year. He hasn’t stopped laughing since! ~~ Christmas: The time of year when everyone gets Santamental. ~~ What is a webmaster’s favorite hymn? Oh, dot com, all ye…
12/16/10 Grif.Net – Santa’s Lap
As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, Santa asked the usual, “And what would you like for Christmas?” The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped: “Didn’t you get my E-mail?” ~~ Dr Bob Griffin [email protected] www.grif.net “Jesus Knows Me, This I Love!”
12/15/10 Grif.Net – Office Conduct at Christmas
To – All Employees From – Management Subject – Office conduct during the Christmas season Effective immediately, employees should keep in mind the following guidelines in compliance with FROLIC (the Federal Revelry Office and Leisure Industry Council): 1. Running aluminum foil through the paper shredder to make tinsel is discouraged.…
12/14/10 Grif.Net – Semi-Annual after-Christmas Sales
In a Toy Store: “Ho, ho, ho spoken here.” At the Bridal boutique: “Marry Christmas.” Outside a church: “The original Christmas Club.” At a department store: “Big pre-Christmas sale. Come in and mangle with the crowd.” At a Texas jewelry store: “Diamond tiaras — $70,000. Three for $200,000. Outside the…
12/13/10 Grif.Net – Church Signs
“Weekly church is God’s gift. Assembly required.” “Where will you spend eternity? Smoking or Nonsmoking?” “Seven days without prayer makes one weak.” “Feeling in the dark? Follow the Son.” “No God? No Peace. Know God? Know Peace.” “Free Trip to Heaven. Details Inside.” “Try our Sundays. They’re better than Ben…