| 231 | IN A BUSY WORLD WE STILL NEED TO TAKE TIME TO LAUGH Preview: In many ways, the American home faces the danger of becoming a vanishing institution. Along with its extinction, the family unit as we know it is in danger. Children are not growing up in homes anymore. They are growing up in terminals. In reality, the American family does not need a home. We are born in a hospital, educated in a college, courte... (more) Published By: By Rev. James L. Snyder Submitted: 24 September,2004 |
| 232 | By Now, I'm a Expert at Memory Loss Preview: I sat down to write my weekly humor column, but I just could not remember what I wanted to write about. This seems to be an increasingly more common affliction, ever since I turned 40. For instance, like most people over 40, I often can't remember my age. In fact, I am quite certain I am not yet 40. How do I know? Well, I can't remember turning ... (more) Published By: David Leonhardt Submitted: 29 September,2004 |
| 233 | Mr. Cheapie's Frugal Shopping Tips Preview: Hello. Mr. Cheapie here again with three more fantastic I-can't-believe-I-didn't-think-of-that frugal shopping tips. I already gave you my best frugal eating tips at: http://www.thehappyguy.com/frugal-living-tip.html Now let's move away from food, because it is to always important to buy the sizzle, not the steak. That's the first tip. If the ste... (more) Published By: David Leonhardt Submitted: 29 September,2004 |
| 234 | LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE SOURCE OF ALL BLESSINGS Preview: In 1978, I was ordained to the gospel ministry. To mark this special event, my parents surprised me with a new 1977 Dodge Aspen, the most spectacular present I ever received. It was white, with a red interior and beautiful cloth seats. My old car had so many glitches and problems I took it to a psychiatrist. Finally, I donated it to the local jun... (more) Published By: Rev. James L. Snyder Submitted: 02 October,2004 |
| 235 | What If You Were Under A Spell And Didn't Even Know It? Preview: http://uniquegiftbasketsovernight.com/WhatIfYouWereUnderaSpell.htm About the Author Webmasters: Please feel free to use this article on your website or in opt-in emails, but please leave the byline attached. Thank you. (BYLINE BELOW) While it is true that there are many, many gift baskets sites, only http://uniquegiftbasketsovernight.com/ gives ... (more) Published By: FIRE FOXX Submitted: 03 October,2004 |
| 236 | A WORD OR TWO ABOUT MUGWUMPS Preview: Copyright Victoria Elizabeth 2004. A WORD OR TWO ABOUT MUGWUMPS -- Where oh where have the mugwumps gone? -- If you think we're living in some "tough tiddy times", you could be right. After all, when the makers of "Wonderbread" and "Twinkies" have just declared bankcruptcy, it makes all the wafflers, whifflers, and wunderkins of the world a t... (more) Published By: Victoria Elizabeth Submitted: 07 October,2004 |
| 237 | The Silly Essay Preview: I thought it would be fun to set down some of the random, silly thoughts I’ve been pondering over the last several weeks. In this time of geopolitical intenseness, I figure if I need a “silly” break than so do others. I’ve been wondering what life would be like if candy bar companies also made condoms. I guess it would bring a whole new marketing... (more) Published By: Darrin F. Coe, MA Submitted: 07 October,2004 |
| 238 | Hurricanes have gone but political winds are blowing Preview: Within the last six weeks, that gusty quartet comprised of Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne has lustily serenaded Florida. A repeat performance is not in the foreseeable forecast - I hope. It is not that I do not appreciate good music; it is because I do appreciate good music that I do not wish for a comeback of this quartet. The problem this qu... (more) Published By: Rev. James L. Snyder Submitted: 09 October,2004 |
| 239 | THE JOY OF JELLY BEANS Preview: Copyright Victoria Elizabeth 2004. All rights reserved. THE JOY OF JELLY BEANS --Or, how a little bit of juicy jiggle makes the world go round -- According to North American researchers, the only happy members of society these days are "Type B" personalities. Type Bs are, by definition, not "Type A" personalities. No one could mistake them for ... (more) Published By: Victoria Elizabeth Submitted: 12 October,2004 |
| 240 | ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ELEPHANTS Preview: Copyright Theolonius McTavish 2004. ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ELEPHANTS -- Or, can you tell me where I can find “Babar”, “Dumbo” or “Topsy”? -- According to Google, 826,000 websites are devoted to the topic of elephants. Just imagine what would life be like if there were no behemoths rambling about to give someone a bad-hair day? Actually these b... (more) Published By: Theolonius McTavish Submitted: 14 October,2004 |
| 241 | GRANDPA ALWAYS SAID, 'THE DEVIL IS IN DE TALES' Preview: "When in polite society," my grandfather opined, "never talk about religion or politics." Then he would dismiss himself from said "polite society" and talk about nothing but religion and politics. Mostly, he talked about politics and believe me, he had a lot to say on the subject. Much cannot be repeated in polite society or any other society. A... (more) Published By: Rev. James L. Snyder Submitted: 16 October,2004 |
| 242 | THE WILDCAT'S BEGINNING Preview: The Wildcat's Beginning In the beginning when all things were nice There were no wildcats, there were no mice And then one day the old man came out And said, "Let there be wildcats!" This he did shout. Then low and behold, a furry wildcat was born Meowing about on my Cwanga's farm. He said, "I'll do you no harm" With a sly little smile and plenty ... (more) Published By: Irvin L. Rozier Submitted: 18 October,2004 |
| 243 | Chinese Horoscope Preview: I am not the author of this is but it is cool and WERID! Chinese Horoscope, THIS IS TOO FUN...... AMAZINGLY ACCURATE Whatever you do, don't cheat! CHINESE HOROSCOPE : THE YEAR OF THE IRON DRAGON, WISHING YOU PROSPERITY AND GOOD FORTUNE IN THE CHINESE NEW YEAR FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT CHEAT OR IT WON'T WORK AND YOU WILL W... (more) Published By: Dr. Jeff Banas Submitted: 20 October,2004 |
| 244 | The Story of My Dog and Why You Should Care Preview: The Story of My Dog and Why You Should Care It all began when I was 11 years old. That day, my mom was taking us (the kids) to Arnold's Hey and Grain, a food store for animals. As we were approaching the door, something caught my eye: a little dog (4 months old). The puppy was situated in a cage and was lying down on his tubby little belly. He lo... (more) Published By: BRIAN Submitted: 21 October,2004 |
| 245 | IS GOD A DEMOCRAT OR A REPUBLICAN? AND OTHER CULTURAL ANOMALIES Preview: The amazing thing about contemporary American culture is its predisposition to organize itself into neat little categories. This "pigeonhole syndrome," referred to by some as PHS, (not to be confused with PMS), is responsible for much of the stress in our society today. We even categorize this stress, enabling us to compare our stress with people... (more) Published By: Rev. James L. Snyder Submitted: 23 October,2004 |
| 246 | “I Should Be Doing …. But…” Preview: “I Should Be Doing …. But…” What a perfect fall Saturday morning, clear sunny blue sky, with a crisp breeze blowing. It’s just the one I’ve been waiting for to begin that yearly regimen, Fall Clean Up. Throwing on some old work clothes, grabbing a mug of steaming coffee and picking up the list of jobs off the kitchen table, I head outside. Fir... (more) Published By: Bonnie P. Carrier Submitted: 26 October,2004 |
| 247 | A Moment of Magic! Preview: Laughter may or may not be a shock, relieved, but its’ therapeutic effects are recognised in most cultures. It allows a positive distractive moment or moments. When things are tough, rough, overbearing or endless, a quick laugh can help to transcend an obsessive reality. Where could the harm lie? Where the outcome is refreshment, where is the... (more) Published By: Seamus Dolly Submitted: 27 October,2004 |
| 248 | The Back Passage! Preview: Some consideration must be made for the many memory inconsistencies of Thick Mick. He does his best! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mick here. It was a long, long time ago. Sweden, North Europe, Scotland, Ireland, North America and Canada were part of the same mainland. This mainland existed bef... (more) Published By: Thick Mick. Submitted: 27 October,2004 |
| 249 | The Start of Civilisation via the Back Passage! Preview: Following is an excerpt from The Trivial Times . Some consideration must be made for the many memory inconsistencies of Thick Mick. He does his best! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mick here, It's hard to believe, I know, but Civilisation was man-made, and my great grand uncle won a Nobel Piece ... (more) Published By: Thick Mick Submitted: 27 October,2004 |
| 250 | LESSON FROM HUNDRED ACRE WOOD Preview: Copyright 2004 by Theolonius McTavish. All rights reserved. LESSON FROM HUNDRED ACRE WOOD -- Or, wabbit hunting is for wimps -- Some say that the world is being overrun by far too many rabbits -- Oswald the Rabbit, Roger the Rabbit, Bugs Bunny not to mention all manner of wretched little Easter Bunnies. If that’s so, then “wabbit hunting” is su... (more) Published By: Theolonius McTavish Submitted: 28 October,2004 |