When Candy Is Involved
Teacher: “What’s two plus two?” Student: “Four.” Teacher: “Correct. Here are four pieces of candy.” Student: “If I had known candy was involved, I would have given you a bigger number.”
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Mommy Gonna Eat Your Fingers
One day, as I was trying to pack for vacation, my 3-year-old daughter was having a wonderful time playing on the bed. At one point, she said, “Mom, look at this,” and stuck out two of her fingers. Trying to … Continue reading →
Restroom Sign
Sign Found in a Restroom: “No job is finished until the paperwork is done.”
Continue reading →Take 15 Minutes for Yourself
Take 15 minutes for yourself today to do absolutely nothing. No phone scrolling, no call returning, no anything. Just sit there, take a deep breath, and look out the window. It’s worth it.
Continue reading →Getting Out of Jury Duty
Here’s a tip for getting out of jury duty: When asked a question, begin every answer with, “According to the prophecy…”
Continue reading →The Platypus Prayer
Lord, I can’t help but wonder about the platypus. It looks like you had a bunch of animal parts left over after creating everything, and just stuck them all together – duck-bill, beaver-tail, otter-foot, lays egg, lives in water, breathes … Continue reading →
Four Questions for Success
Why? Why Not? Why Not You? Why Not You Now?
Continue reading →Force and Influence
Once upon a time there was a piece of iron that was very strong. One after another, the ax, the saw, the hammer and the flame tried to break it. “I’ll master it, said the ax. Its blows fell heavily … Continue reading →
Darts
A young lady named Sally, relates an experience she had in a seminary class taught by her teacher, Dr. Smith. She says Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and … Continue reading →
Which Virgin Was the Mother of Jesus?
A 10-year-old, under the tutelage of her grandmother, was becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible. Then one day she floored her grandmother by asking, “Which Virgin was the mother of Jesus: the Virgin Mary or the King James Virgin?”
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