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| Awkward Silence
In human intercourse the tragedy begins, not when there is misunderstanding about words, but when silence is not understood.
-Henry David Thoreau
| Philosophy |
| Antinode Allowance
After sending our son away to college, he would often call up asking for money. One time when he called my husband answered, “sure we will send you money” he said, “and I also noticed that you left your Physics book here, should we send that also?” “Uh, oh ...
| Humor |
| Servant of Christ or Man
Galatians 1:10
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
| Bible |
| August 13th 1969
On this day in 1969, coming off the disabled list just four days earlier, Oriole right-hander Jim Palmer throws a no-hitter against Oakland. The 8-0 victory over the A's gives Baltimore a comfortable 14 and a half game lead in the first American League East ...
| Sports Facts |
| Bankrupt Socialist
The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples' money.
-Margaret Thatcher
| Philosophy |
| Blind Date Rescue
“Hi Sarah, listen I only have a minute. I’m about to get picked up for a blind date, can you call me in a half hour just in case it’s going bad? Yes? Ok great! We’ll speak.”
Raquel gave herself a quick spray of perfume, checked herself out one more time ...
| Humor |
| Walk in the Light
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
| Bible |
| August 12th 1935
On this day in 1935, Babe Ruth played his final game at Fenway Park, 41,766 on hand.
| Sports Facts |
| Citizenship
My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.
-Billy Graham
| Philosophy |
| In Memory Of
Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives.
-Andy Rooney
| Humor |
| Strapped for Cash
When the lodge meeting broke up, John confided to a friend. “Mike, I’m in a terrible pickle! I’m strapped for cash and I haven’t the slightest idea where I’m going to get it from!” “I’m glad to hear that” answered Mike. “I was afraid you might have an idea ...
| Humor |
| God is Greater
1 John 4:4
The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
| Bible |
| August 11th 1929
On this day in 1929, the Green Bay Packers, arguably the most storied franchise in the National Football League, were organized in the dingy second-floor editorial rooms of the old Green Bay Press-Gazette building, located on Cherry Street in downtown Green ...
| Sports Facts |
| Harmony
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
-Mahatma Gandhi
| Philosophy |
| Bar Numerals
A Roman walks into a bar and holds up two fingers, “Sir can I have five beers please.”
| Humor |
| Learning
Proverbs 1:5
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance
| Bible |
| Major Comeback
On this day in 1989, after fifteen months of recovery from cancer surgery to his arm, Dave Dravecky pitches one-hit baseball for seven innings, blanking the Reds to get the victory. The Giant bullpen holds on for a 4-3 win at Candlestick Park.
| Sports Facts |
| Inside Mood
The weather and my mood have little connection. I have my foggy and my fine days within me; my prosperity or misfortune has little to do with the matter.
-- Blaise Pascal
| Philosophy |
| Dazzling Heat
Isaiah 18:4
For thus the LORD has told me, "I will look from My dwelling place quietly Like dazzling heat in the sunshine, Like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.
| Bible |
| The Gator
An elderly man in Louisiana had owned a large farm for several years.
He had a large pond in the back. It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some apple and peach trees.
One evening the old ...
| Humor |
| August 8th, 2002
On this day in 2002, Barry Bonds joins Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron as the only players ever to hit 600 career home runs. The 38 year-old Giant left fielder hit the milestone homer in the sixth inning by lining a 2-1 pitch thrown by Pirates starter ...
| Sports Facts |
| Wrong Weather
The weather is like the government, always in the wrong.
-- Jerome K. Jerome
| Philosophy |
| Not Ceasing
Genesis 8:22
While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, And cold and heat, And summer and winter, And day and night Shall not cease.
| Bible |
| Punctuation
Proper punctuation can make the difference between a sentence that's well-written and a sentence that's, well, written.
| Humor |
| Innings, Rain, and More
On this day in 1913, ...April 25, the American Association minor league contest was stopped with the score tied 1-1 due to rain, and replayed on June 15, resulting in a 6-6 tie after nine innings when the game is stopped because of darkness. The game is started ...
| Sports Facts |