The Fourth of July has always meant picnics, parties, flags and fireworks. And this year it means a growing freedom from fear. Thank You, God, for all You have provided for us. May we be mindful of our blessings. You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4th, not with a…
Category: Just for Fun
Humor and Other Stuff
July
We are now half-way through 2021 and into the middle of summer. The heat, the flies, the mosquitoes! “Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” (Russell Baker) But then, too, fireflies, the scent of new mown grass, the pleasure of cool water on tongue and skin. “Rejoice as summer…
World’s Hardest Job?
Corny Dad Jokes
Why did the man name his dogs Rolex and Timex? Because they were watch dogs. Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees? Because they’re so good at it. What do you call a fish with no eye? A fsh. A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender says,…
Smart Phony?
June . . .
. . . the gateway to summer. We all know the “big” June holidays (Father’s Day, Flag Day, Summer Solstice, etc.). But wait! There’s more! After searching several sites online, I discovered that June has some interesting observances: June 1: National Heimlich Maneuver Day National Say Something Nice DayJune 4: National Hug Your Cat Day (No…
Memorial Day
Memorial Day (previously, but now seldom, called Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. The holiday was formerly observed on May 30 from 1868 to…
Can I Use the Car?
A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and asked his Dad if he could start using the family car. The Dad said he’d make a deal with his son, “You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little and get your hair cut. Then we’ll…
Lessons from Kids
(Found online) You find out interesting things when you have kids, like… 1.) A king-size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep. 2.) If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3.) A 3-year old boy’s voice is…
Oh, No! Not Again!
There they were, infesting the bedside drawer where I keep my secret chocolate stash. Ants! In everything, especially the candy! Augggh! I unloaded the drawer and vacuumed. I moved the furniture out, found more ants and applied the remedy. I sealed the candy box, cleaned everything else. And thought I was out of the woods….