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As a sergeant in a parachute regiment I took part in several night-time exercises.  Once, I was seated next to a Lieutenant fresh from Jump School. He was quiet sad looked a bit pale so I stru... read more..

One afternoon while I was visiting my library, I noticed a group of preschoolers gathered for story time. The book they were reading was THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY.After the librarian f... read more..

There are log houses and then there are LOG houses. I bet this one was easy to renovate and put wood panelling in. Of course the possibility of termites and rot a bit risky to make a home repai read more..

"There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling." Ephesians 4:1-6   Christians sometimes express strong differences of opinion on spiritual read more..

Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, Every creature was hurting-- even the mouse. The toys were all broken, their batteries dead; Santa passed out, with some ice on his head. ... read more..

"And whosoever of you would be the chiefest, shall be servant of all." - Mark 10:35-45   The conductor of our orchestra in high school ask us one day which instrument was the most read more..

I sell new and used computers for a living. At an exhibit and sale, I decided to give away an old 13-inch monitor that I had lying around. My neighbor came by and said, "You're giving this away? I'll ... read more..

Nothing can wreck your day like your oil well catching fire. It's times like that you wish you knew someone with a surplus army tank, a couple of jet engines, and some water cannons. Well, firefig... read more..

"Let everyone of you so love his wife even as himself; and the wife reverence her husband." Ephesians 5:33   A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, but always read more..

As might be suggested by the title, I am a young woman who has been reading Wild at Heart by John Eldredge. Over breakfast, the best meal of the day, I have just read the key to my last failed relat read more..

Two campers, Chris and Michael, are awakened by the sounds of an obviously large bear outside their tent, looking for food at their campsite. Immediately, Chris pulls a pair of running shoes out of... read more..

When we brought our new-born son to the pediatrician for his first checkup, the doctor said, "You have a cute baby."Smiling, I said, "I'll bet you say that to all the new parents.""No," he replied, "j... read more..

After years of scrimping and saving, a husband told his wife the good news: "Honey, we've finally saved enough money to buy what we started saving for in 1979." "You mean a br... read more..

An infantry brigade was training in the summer heat, learning methods to counter offensive tactics. That summer, the area had experienced an infestation of rattlesnakes. Officers and NCOs were given o... read more..

A man went to see his doctor because he was suffering from a miserable cold.  His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn't help. On his next visit the doctor gave him a shot, but that... read more..

Seen on a birthday card.Forget about the past, You can't change it.Forget about the future, You can't predict it.Inside:Forget about the present, I didn't buy you one.... read more..

Here's a great site for those of you who are cowboys and want to ride off into the sunset.  You'll never be without a sunset to ride off into now.  This page refreshes with images read more..

Here's a neat web site.  Buddy is collecting pennies that were minted in 1968. I guess that's a different kind of rare coin collection.  At first it seems strange that he would col read more..

Signs That An Athlete Is Using A Banned Substance:Gets "psyched" before each competition by banging his head against a locker, although he's on the chess team.Her javelin was shot down by jet fighters... read more..

"That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you." - 1 John 1:1-4   One thing that made the testimony of John and the other disciples so powerful was their firsthand knowled read more..

Stacking dice - we've all done it. Ok, maybe not. But surely we will need to stack dice at some time in our life. Ok, maybe not. It is, however, undoubtedly everyone's destiny to be asked to stack... read more..

When we think of Thanksgiving, we think of the pilgrims, their meal with the Indians, and a gathering of our family, with a great meal to come. We never think of 'death'....but it's th read more..

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS in Legalese (Author unknown) Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter "the House&... read more..

Wanda's dishwasher quit working so she called a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, "I'll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on th... read more..

"Every day I will bless Thee and praise Thy name forever and ever." Psalm 145:2 Thanksgiving Day is set aside for giving thanks.  We need not search for reasons to be thankful. read more..

It has been decades since Mt. St. Helens blew her top (another example of what happens when you hold things inside too long). Scientists first predicted it would be hundreds of years before the acti read more..

A new doctor had arrived in town. He could cure anything and anybody. Everyone was amazed with what he could do - everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic.Grumpy old Mr. Thompson went to vis... read more..

I’d been watching the progress of the building each week. It stood across the field from our church, so watching the huge home being built became a Sunday morning distraction as I pulled int read more..

One of the most popular pictures on my CleanLaugh site is a picture of a really fat cat .  I also have a big cat picture here .  The video below shows something that both of those cats cou read more..

Jill: I just don't understand the attraction golf holds for men.Nadine: TELL me about it! I went golfing with my ex one time, and he told me I asked too many questions!Jill: Well, I'm sure you were j... read more..