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When Sara was 6, her new puppy became seriously ill, and the vet didn't know if he could save it. I felt very bad for Sara, because this was her first pet and it had been a Christmas gift, so I said ... read more..

A vacationer e-mailed a seaside hotel to ask its location. "It's only a stone's throw away from the beach," he was told. "But how will I recognize it?" asked the man. Back came the reply: "It's the... read more..

The older I get, the less patience I have for holidays. I certainly am not a holiday guru in any sense of the word. When I was younger, my favorite holiday was Christmas because of all the presents I... read more..

Oh look, Chicken Thursday! Grandma Cybersalt and I are away for a week, attending my nephew's wedding back East, so you may not hear back from us until the 29th. Today's video share is a satisfying ... read more..

This past week started out as the best week of the whole year. At least, I thought so at the time. I finished my book manuscript and sent it to the publisher. I caught up with some other projects tha... read more..

I hate it when I see some old person and then realize we went to high school together.... read more..

"I don't trust anyone who's nice to me but rude to the waiter. Because they would treat me the same way if I were in that position." - Muhammad Ali read more..

The newly-married husband came home from the office to find his young wife in floods of tears. "Darling, whatever is the matter?" he asked. "Sweetheart," she sobbed, "the most terrible thing has happ... read more..

The marine biology seminars weren't for entertainment, but were created for educational porpoises.... read more..

When my wife quit work to take care of our new baby daughter, countless hours of peek-a-boo and other games slowly took their toll. One evening she smacked her bare toes on the corner of a dresser an... read more..

This past week started rather rough. At least rougher than others. It started with a cough. A cough is not that serious if it's just one cough or maybe two. But it is not good when it is one cough af... read more..

Sunday greetings and Happy Thanksgiving from Canada! As promised, I have cut back on watching medical videos and have a video share for you today. I was amazed to see the craftsmanship that went into... read more..

I survived another Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has outdone herself once again with our Thanksgiving dinner. I still do not know how she accomplishes thi... read more..

My wife tells me I can be an idiot sometimes; I think it's pretty cool of her to give me permission like that...... read more..

1. Salmonella won't be a concern. 2. Everyone will think your turkey is Cajun blackened. 3. Uninvited guests will think twice next year. 4. Your cheese broccoli lima bean casserole will gain newfou read more..

Lady of the house: "I want you to stand at the front door and call the guests' names as they arrive." Butler: "Very well, madam. I've been wanting to do that for years."... read more..

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn... read more..

“To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.” - Johannes A. Gaertner... read more..

Oh look, Chicken Thursday! I went for a nice walk with Grandma Cybersalt yesterday, just as a fog was rolling in off the Salish Sea. I took this picture later on as it was rolling out at sunset. Afte... read more..

A guy walked into a tavern and sat down on a barstool. He ordered a beer and a shot glass of whiskey. The bartender was surprised to see him place the shot glass into the pocket of his overcoat. The m... read more..

The last month has been crazy for me and The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Every month has its crazy element, but this past month beats them all. First, my main computer crashed, and I lost a l... read more..

A woman told a marriage counselor that her husband's complaint that he leads a dog's life is probably well founded. "He comes in the house with muddy feet," she said, "tracks across my clean floors, ... read more..

When my three-year-old son opened the birthday gift from his grandmother, he discovered a water pistol.  He squealed with delight and headed for the nearest sink.  I was not so pleased. I t... read more..

Two brooms were hanging in the closet and after a while they got to know each other so well, they decided to get married. One broom was, of course, the bride broom and the other the groom broom. The ... read more..

"Tools are tools, but work is wisdom." - Unknown read more..

Education is important, but good ice cream is importanter.... read more..

Sunday greetings everyone and welcome to October! I've been watching a lot of medical procedure videos on YouTube lately. I realized this when I was looking at my history to find a video to share and... read more..

As I got older, the least little thing brought back memories from a lifetime ago. From some of the memories, I must have had an incredible boyhood. Too bad I can't live it again. I might improve those... read more..

A minister was called away unexpectedly by the illness of a close family member. He entrusted his new assistant with filling the pulpit. The Pastor's wife stayed home. When he returned, the minister ... read more..

Martha Stewart's recipe for chicken casserole is to boil the chicken in water and to then Dump the Stock.... read more..