A friend of mine had been wanting new kitchen cabinets for a long time, but her husband insisted they were an extravagance. She went to visit her moth...
A dog owner claimed that his pet, when given money, would go to the news stall to buy a paper. His friend insisted on a demonstration and handed the d...
A woman answered her front door and found two boys holding a list. “Lady,“ one of them explained, “we are on a treasure hunt, and we need three grains...
Gravely ill, a man went to the doctor with his wife. After the examination the physician motioned for the wife to meet him in the hallway. “Your husb...
Four friends were arguing over whose dog was the smartest. The first man, an engineer, called to his dog, “T Square, show your stuff. “ The dog trotte...
When a man in Macon, Ga. , came upon a wild dog attacking a young boy, he quickly grabbed the animal and throttled it with his two hands. A reporter s...
A famous scientist was on his way to yet another lecture when his chauffeur offered an idea. “Hey, boss, I've heard your speech many times, I bet ...
A drill sergeant ordered two young female recruits to paint a room in the barracks, stressing that they not get any paint on their uniforms. Doubtful ...
The year before my son turned 18, he constantly pleaded to be allowed to a tattoo, but I refused to sign permission for one. He argued that soon he wo...
My son and I became lost while hiking high in the southern Rockies. I immediately went to work with my map and compass to determine where we had gone ...