Removing a Fly
“Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from a friend’s forehead.” – Chinese Proverb
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Inviting the Television In
“If you came and you found a strange man teaching your kids to punch each other, or trying to sell them all kinds of products, you’d kick him right out of the house, but here you are; you come in … Continue reading →
Truth and Lies
“Truth often hurts, but it is the lie that leaves the scar.”
Continue reading →Questions Asked at National Parks
Grand Canyon National Park: Was this man-made? Do you light it up at night? Is the mule train air conditioned? So where are the faces of the presidents? Everglades National Park: Are the alligators real? Are the baby alligators for … Continue reading →
Be Kind
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.” – Philo of Alexandria
Continue reading →Inside the Coffin
“Present your family and friends with their eulogies now – they won’t be able to hear how much you love them and appreciate them from inside the coffin.”
Continue reading →New Windows Pay For Themselves
You know this has to have happened sometime… “Last year, I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive, double-pane, energy-efficient kind. Today, I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He complained that the work … Continue reading →
Fun With the English Language
English is such an interesting and unique language: The bandage was wound around the wound. The farm was used to produce produce. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. We must polish the Polish furniture. … Continue reading →
Convicted by Silence
“Correct with kindness and love but also with zeal and holy freedom. If you do not speak out, if you do not sound the alarm when it is needed, you will be justly convicted by your silence.” – St. Mary … Continue reading →
Never Argue with an Idiot
“Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.”
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