Learn New Words
The English language is a strange thing. We say one goose but two geese. Does that mean one moose two meese? We say one tooth and two teeth. So one …
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Take the Stairs
After living 42 years in Manhattan, 76-year-old Kiveli Papajohn moved to Cyprus to enjoy the quiet life. Unfortunately things got a bit too quiet when Ms. Papajohn became trapped in …
Take the Stairs Read More Timers
Perhaps you heard about the lady that was such a poor cook she used a smoke alarm as a timer. Well that’s a bad joke, but the idea of using …
Timers Read More Second Washing Machine
Here’s a way to save on laundry. Don’t spend two dollars to dry clean a shirt. Donate it to the local thrift store instead. They’ll clean it and put it …
Second Washing Machine Read More How to Read a Book
A technique that could save hours of your time is learning to read a book like you read a newspaper. When you look at a paper, you don’t read every …
How to Read a Book Read More Sabbaticals
You know you’ve been spending too much time at the office when the only way you recognize your kids is from their pictures on your desk at work. If that …
Sabbaticals Read More Lunch Hour Alternatives
A man went to a fast food restaurant for lunch and ordered some french fries. The robotic cashier then asked, “Would you like some fries with that?” There are several …
Lunch Hour Alternatives Read More Price Matching
Did you hear about the shopper who was so meticulous she demanded a price check at the “Everything’s a Dollar” store? Sometimes it pays to be a careful shopper and …
Price Matching Read More “Are we there yet?”
According to a recent USA Today snapshot, 80% of parents surveyed say their children ask “Are we there yet?” or something similar when taking a road trip. 19% of them …
“Are we there yet?” Read More Children as Teachers
As my family and I travel doing seminars we often have the same conversation each night, just with different people. Since we have eight children, the oldest being 12 years …
Children as Teachers Read More Long Life Bulbs
How many procrastinators does it take to change a light bulb? The answer: One – but he has to wait until he can get some better light see how to …
Long Life Bulbs Read More Floor Coverings
On December 15, 2003 route 11 in Bloomsburg, PA was closed for nearly 6 hours after a tractor-trailer jackknifed, spilling its cargo onto the highway. The clean-up took six hours …
Floor Coverings Read More Libraries
A travel agent was booking a flight to China when she reminded her client he would need a visa for the trip. “Can you double check that?” The man asked. …
Libraries Read More Living in a Vacuum
A man was playing Trivial Pursuit when he landed on Science and Nature.” His question was, “If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear …
Living in a Vacuum Read More First Appointments
You’ve heard it said the early bird catches the worm. But people who arrive early can catch a lot of other good things as well. That’s why whenever possible you …
First Appointments Read More Character Cards
Developing Christian character is at the heart of what it means to grow in Christ. One method of reaching your goal of developing Christ-like character is keeping a list of …
Character Cards Read More Blood and Smoke Rule
Moms and dads, are interruptions from the children ever a problem at your house? You know, you’re in the middle of an important phone call when Billy and Suzy burst …
Blood and Smoke Rule Read More Bartering- $2,000 Dog
A salesman passed a boy on the sidewalk who was trying to sell his puppy. A sign around the dog’s neck read “For Sale $2,000.” Realizing he had overpriced the …
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