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| Raining Money
Q: When does it rain money?
A: When there is "change" in the weather.
| Humor |
| The Dark Side
I think the healthy way to live is to make friends with the beast inside oneself, and that means not the beast but the shadow. The dark side of one's nature. Have fun with it and you know, is to accept everything about ourselves.
-- Anthony Hopkins
| Philosophy |
| May 12th, 2004
On this day in 2004, in one of the most remarkable at-bats in big league history, Alex Cora fouls off 14 consecutive pitches and then hits the 18th thrown to him by the Cubs’ Matt Clement over the right-field fence for a two-run home run which doubles LA's ...
| Sports Facts |
| Finished
Genesis 2:1-25
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and ...
| Bible |
| Blonde in a Storm
Q: Why was the blonde standing outside the department store in the rain?
A: She was waiting to cash her rain check!
| Humor |
| May 11th, 1963
On this day in 1963, Sandy Koufax takes a perfect game into the eighth inning before walking Ed Bailey on a 3-and-2 pitch, but will finish the Dodger Stadium contest with the second of four career no-hitters. no-hits the Giants, 8-0. The Los Angeles southpaw ...
| Sports Facts |
| The First King
1 Samuel 12:16-19
Now therefore stand still and see this great thing that the Lord will do before your eyes. Is it not wheat harvest today? I will call upon the Lord, that he may send thunder and rain. And you shall know and see that your wickedness is ...
| Bible |
| Criticism
Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots.
-- Frank A. Clark
| Philosophy |
| Horse vs Rain
Q: What's the difference between a horse and the weather?
A: One is reined up and the other rains down.
| Humor |
| King's Rain
Q: What is a king's favorite kind of precipitation?
A: Hail!
| Humor |
| Smell the Rain
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.
-- Ashley Smith
| Philosophy |
| The Rain Came
Matthew 7:24-27
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did ...
| Bible |
| May 10th, 1910
On this day in 1910, Bill Purtell gets the dubious distinction of becoming the first player in major league history to strike out two times in the same frame. During the sixth inning of the White Sox' 10-3 victory over Washington, the Chicago third baseman ...
| Sports Facts |
| Blessed Mary
Luke 1:46-48
And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
| Bible |
| May 9th, 1967
On this day in 1967, wearing his familiar uniform #9 and playing for St. Louis, Roger Maris hits his first National League home run on the ninth day of the month in seat 9 of section 9. The right-fielder's sixth-inning round-tripper off Woodie Fryman contributes ...
| Sports Facts |
| Ignorance vs. Illiteracy
My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more educated and more intelligent than college professors.
-- Maya Angelou
| Philosophy |
| Week of Puns, day 7
A prisoner's favorite punctuation mark is the period. It marks the end of his sentence.
| Humor |
| Silver Crown
Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
| Bible |
| May 8th, 1973
On this day in 1973, Cubs skipper Whitey Lockman is ejected in the 11th inning of a Jack Murphy Stadium contest and Ernie Banks takes his place for the last few innings of the Cubs' 3-2‚ 12-inning victory over the Padres. The coach technically becomes the ...
| Sports Facts |
| Educated Minds
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
-- Aristotle
| Philosophy |
| Week of Puns, day 6
I'd tell you a chemistry joke but I'm not sure I would get the reaction I'm looking for.
| Humor |
| Spiritual Training
1 Timothy 4:8-10
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That is why we labor and strive, ...
| Bible |
| May 7th, 1941
On this day in 1941, Pirates' outfielder Lloyd Waner, known as Little Poison, is traded to the Braves for pitcher Nick Strincevich. Boston will trade the future Hall Fame outfielder to the Reds on June 12 for right-hander Johnny Hutchings.
| Sports Facts |
| When to Learn
It is better to learn late than never.
-- Publilius Syrus
| Philosophy |
| Week of Puns, day 5
I used to be a banker but I lost interest.
| Humor |