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Domino Theory
Domino Theory

It all began one day last week. The sweeper hose just sprung a leak. The coffee pot refused to perk. The timing buzzer would not... More

Emergency Ruling
Emergency Ruling

One rule in marriage To which I'd like to aspire: Never raise your voice Unless the house is on fire.... More

A Legal Blunder
A Legal Blunder

A lawyer, a doctor, a little boy, and a priest were in a small plane when it developed engine trouble. The pilot grabbed a parachute... More

The Truth Hurts
The Truth Hurts

You step on me and treat me bad. You try to cheat me; I'm so sad. You frown at me and say I lie. You hate me so;... More

And We Call Them Weeds
And We Call Them Weeds

Don’t be down on dandelions; I’m not. They have something to say, And they mean a lot. One morning you look out, And guess what... More

Great for the Resume
Great for the Resume

Employer to applicant: “In this job we need someone who is responsible.” Applicant: “I’m the one you want. On my last job, every time anything... More

And He Never Told a Lie, Either
And He Never Told a Lie, Either

A tour guide was showing a tourist around Washington, D.C. The guide pointed out the place where George Washington supposedly threw a dollar coin across... More

Progress
Progress

From toddler to totter, At 84, I say to my daughter, The journey of life Is from dependency to strife. But in old age, We... More

Delayed Resemblance
Delayed Resemblance

“Once they are out From under her thumb, How like their mom Do daughters become!” — R.C. Shebelski... More

Dieter’s Grace
Dieter’s Grace

“Now I sit down to dine. May self-control make temperance mine. If I should diet before I rise, May deprivation slim my thighs. “And if... More

A Higher Calling?
A Higher Calling?

“At one of our church services, someone’s cell phone rang and broke the silence. At one of our church services, someone’s cell phone rang and... More

The Powers of Deduction
The Powers of Deduction

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip. After a good dinner and a bottle of wine, they retire for the night and... More

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