You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I’ve ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about. Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the [...]
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You Might be a Preacher if…. You’ve ever dreamed you were preaching only to awaken and discover you really were. You’ve ever wondered why people couldn’t die at more appropriate times. You’re leading the church into the 21st century, but you don’t know what you’re preaching on Sunday. A church picnic is no picnic — [...]
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You Know You Are a Bad Cook When… You use the smoke alarm as a cooking timer. You consider it a culinary success if the pop-tart stays in one piece. Your dog goes to the neighbors’ to eat. Your family buys Alka Seltzer and Kaopectate in bulk. When you barbecue, two of your kids hold [...]
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It was Valentine’s Day. I was in a new job. My boss walked up to me and handed me a red, heart-shaped balloon, “Happy Valentine’s Day, Mike!” My cubicle is one of hundreds in an acre of cubes. If I go to the bathroom, the lunchroom, or am just coming in to start my day, [...]
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You know you’re in Arizona when… You’ve signed so many petitions to recall governors that you can’t remember the name of the incumbent. You notice your car overheating before you drive it. You can say Hohokam and people don’t think you’re laughing funny. You no longer associate bridges (or rivers) with water. You see more [...]
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