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| February 21st, 1992
On this day in 1992, America's sweetheart Kristi Yamaguchi wins the Olympic gold medal in women's figure skating.
| Sports Facts |
| The Difference
Q: What's the difference between an iceberg and a clothes brush?
A: One crushes boats and the other brushes coats!
| Humor |
| Debate
Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.
-- Friedrich Nietzsche
| Philosophy |
| Never Ceasing
Genesis 18:22
As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.
| Bible |
| February 20th, 1988
On this day in 198, U.S. skating star Brian Boitano wins the Olympic gold medal in figure skating.
| Sports Facts |
| Passing Seasons
Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence.
Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance.
Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence.
Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance.
-- Yoko Ono
| Philosophy |
| Out of the North
Job 37:9-10
Out of the south comes the storm, And out of the north the cold. From the breath of God ice is made, And the expanse of the waters is frozen.
| Bible |
| Food Quickies 3
Whiskey is a drink that makes you see double and feel single.
There's a hurricane on the way. They said we should stock up on canned goods. So I went out and bought a case of beer.
Every new McDonald's creates 40 jobs.20 dentists and 20 heart surgeons. ...
| Humor |
| February 19th, 1970
On this day in 1970, former American League Cy Young award winner Denny McLain suspended for bookmaking. This was just 2 years after he became the last pitcher in Major League history to win 30 games in a season.
| Sports Facts |
| Winter Time
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.
-- Edith Sitwell
| Philosophy |
| Snow Falling
Job 37:6-10
"For to the snow He says, 'Fall on the earth,' And to the downpour and the rain, 'Be strong.' "He seals the hand of every man, That all men may know His work. "Then the beast goes into its lair And remains in its den.
| Bible |
| Food Quickies 2
If we're not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?
What's the difference between an Irish wedding and a Irish wake?
One less drinker.
Beer doesn't make you look fat. It make you lean. Lean against tables, bars, walls.
...
| Humor |
| Food Quickies
Wife: A thief has entered our kitchen and he is eating the cake I just made!
Husband: Do I call for the police or an ambulance?
If you think Special K is boring, wait till you try Normal K...
A nightclub just opened down the road and they are offering ...
| Humor |
| The Gun
A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too ...
| Philosophy |
| First Fruits
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. ...
| Bible |
| February 18th, 1967
On this day in 1967, Bob Seagren sets a then-record in the pole vault at 17'3".
| Sports Facts |
| February 17th, 1882
On this day in 1882, the 1st Test Cricket match was played at Sydney Cricket Ground
| Sports Facts |
| Marking the Strong
Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.
-- Thomas Carlyle
| Philosophy |
| Sleeping in Death
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that ...
| Bible |
| Coffee
Q: What kind of coffee were they serving when the Titanic hit an iceberg?
A: Sanka!
| Humor |
| February 16th, 1984
On this day in 1984, Bill Johnson becomes the 1st American to win Olympic downhill skiing gold
| Sports Facts |
| Strength
Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.
-- Arnold Schwarzenegger
| Philosophy |
| Citizenship
Philippians 3:20-21
Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.
| Bible |
| Regular
Man: I have a "going" problem.
Doctor: Well, are you regular?
Man: Yes I am. Every day I do a number one at 7:30 in the morning and a number two at 8:30.
Doctor: So, what's the problem?
Man: I don't get up until 9:30.
| Humor |
| February 15th, 1932
On this day in 1932, US bobsled team member Eddie Eagan becomes only athlete to win gold in both Summer & Winter Olympics. He'd previously earned a 1920 boxing gold medal.
| Sports Facts |