Monthly Archive

While carpenters were working outside the old house I had just bought, I busied myself with indoor cleaning. I had just finished washing the floor when one of the workmen asked to use the bathroom. Wi... read more..

Here's a fun blast from the past with Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Carson singing and entertaining about the birth of the blues. ... read more..

The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians, passed on from one generation to the next, says that when you discover you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.However, in modern busines... read more..

You probably won't enjoy this game if you make a living waiting on tables or you have a huge fear of penguins. But if you are training to make a living in the restaurant industry or you really want to... read more..

The pastor of a local church had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down. The tree was not... read more..

Here's a great video representing what we know is out there in the universe.  I'm not a subscriber to the big bang theory but I do get a big bang out of seeing what God has made. ... read more..

The paintball car bomb brought an unwanted escalation to the game.    ... read more..

One day my mother was out and my dad was looking after me. I was maybe 2 1/2 years old and had just recovered from a bad cold. Someone had given me a little tea set as a get-well gift and it was one o... read more..

10. His face permanently blackened like a cartoon bomb went off 9. Pushes his personal brand of 'pull start' furnaces8. Dave Lennox beat him up once7. Uses magnifying glass and really bright flashligh read more..

Snapfish is a great way to print up your digital photos on photo paper and much more! ... read more..

The shopping carts at Car Mart are a little heavy. ... read more..

When my son was two or three and learning the ways of American life, he watched me place some bread in both slots of our toaster so that it would be ready to cook just before serving.Considering the o... read more..

I come from a large family, five sisters and three brothers.My sisters and I were looking through the family photo album one day. Picture after picture, we were all dressed in matching clothes. I aske... read more..

I live on the west coast of North America, so for some of you my Christmas Eve greetings always arrive out of sync with your calendar. This is especially true with those of you who are orthodox – thou... read more..

Sherry was hoping this didn't turn out to be another one of those lame helicopters her husband was always giving her. ... read more..

10. Sister's Dollhouse and Night Vision Ninja Assassin 9. Tuba Hero - World Tour8. Low Self Esteem Elmo7. 'Lil Embittered Lego Airport Traffic Controller6. U Push Mommy's Buttons5. Thumpy Thump Roadsi read more..

I'm not sure that this is what Handel had in mind but I guess we all know that silent monks have to sing it somehow. If you ever wanted to sing the Handel's Hallelujah Chorus as karaoke here is t... read more..

Why wife and I recently retweaked our finances in order to put to sleep some consumer debt we have created. So when we were super busy this Christmas time it was that much easier to not send out Chri... read more..

Morris ran into Jacob while shopping at the mall the other day in front of one of the jewelry stores.  Noticing a conspicuously small gift wrapped box in his hand, Morris asked if was a gift for Jacob... read more..

This is such a great video on so many levels. It doesn't make me want to run out and buy a new electronic keyboard though.   ... read more..

'Twas the Night Before Christmas' as written by a technical writer for a firm that does Gov't contracting...'Twas the nocturnal segment of the diurnal period preceding the annual Yuletide celebration, read more..

The message of Christmas is "Christ was Love" and the story of Christmas clearly shows it. {audio}podcast/sm20091220.mp3{/audio} ... read more..

Life was unbelievably good.  I knew I was loved, I was sharing the good news of God’s love with others, and I saw friends begin their own journey to freedom as they heard my story. I spent just about... read more..

Some people can win a contest without hardly trying.   ... read more..

Someone took a lot of time setting up this message.If you have trusted Jesus as your saviour, this is what you are. THE BELL I KNOW WHO I AMI am God's child (John 1:12)I am Christ's friend (John ... read more..

The message the angels brought on the night Jesus was born was "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." Where is that Christmas peace on earth today? {audio}... read more..

We had just finished our morning coffee for the morning and the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage looked at me and said, "Let's go Christmas shopping." This little piece of news ruined my meticulous... read more..

~ Genealogy: Tracing yourself back to better people.~ I trace my family history so I will know who to blame.~ Can a first cousin, once removed, return?~ Searching for lost relatives?  Win the lottery!... read more..

Bah! Some anti-virus programs are mistakenly reporting this game as a virus.  I've been running it on my computer with no problems or warning from my virus program for that matter. It's fine. read more..

Last Saturday I was asked to give a short talk to a group of women at our church.  We made Christmas cards, had some tea, and listened to a few thoughts from yours truly.  Since I had no time to post ... read more..