Let’s face it — English is a crazy language. There is neither egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger, neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while … Continue reading →
A man walked into a doctor’s office. “What do you have?” the receptionist asked. “Shingles,” he replied. She told him to sit down. Soon a nurse called him and asked, “What do you have?” “Shingles,” he replied. She took his … Continue reading →
The passenger tapped the cab driver on the shoulder to ask him something. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the sidewalk, and stopped inches from a department store window. For a … Continue reading →
Charles Plum, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, was a jet fighter pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent six years … Continue reading →
A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, … Continue reading →
A woman brought her baby in to see the doctor, and he determined right away the baby had an earache. He wrote a prescription for ear drops. In the directions he wrote, “Put two drops in right ear every four … Continue reading →
“I’m sorry, I’ve found someone more spiritual.” “I’m sorry, it’s just not God’s will.” “I feel called to the ministry…very soon and very far from you as soon as possible.” “I’m sorry, it could never work. I’m a sanguine and … Continue reading →
The following is (supposedly) from the US Government Peace Corps Manual for its volunteers who work in the Amazon Jungle. It tells what to do in case you are attacked by an anaconda. Now an anaconda is the largest snake … Continue reading →
Dedicated to all healthcare workers, both clinical and non-clinical… Because the patient has a need, we have a job to do. Because the patient has a choice, we must be the better choice. Because the patient has sensibilities, we must … Continue reading →
I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half of the things you do you might as well … Continue reading →