Sally says Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary class and knew they were in for a fun day. On the wall was a big target, and on a nearby table were many darts. Dr. Smith told his students to draw a picture of someone […]
In Memory of Common Sense
Today we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense. Common sense lived a long life but died from heart failure at the brink of the millennium. No one really knows how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted […]
Recount Your Blessings
The events in Florida and Washington have at different times made me red with anger and joyful with expectation. Yet, today I paused to put things into perspective and drew up the following list to remind myself of what is important in life. Take a moment to look at the list and perhaps Washington will […]
Tiny Angel For You
I am a tiny angel; I’m smaller than your thumb. I live in people’s pockets; That’s where I have my fun. I don’t suppose you’ve seen me; I’m too tiny to detect. Though I’m with you all the Time, I doubt we’ve ever met. Before I was an Angel… I was a fairy in a […]
Elected Presidents
What happens when an American President gets elected in a year with an “0” at the end? 1840: William Henry Harrison (Died in Office) 1860: Abraham Lincoln (Assassinated) 1880: James A. Garfield (Assassinated) 1900: William McKinley (Assassinated) 1920: Warren G. Harding (Died in Office) 1940: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Died in Office) 1960: John F. Kennedy […]
