Getting Coffee

Amanpreet was eighteen years old, friendly, and eager to do things right. Unfortunately, he wasn’t especially bright. He had just started his first job, as a delivery boy and general go-fer at a furniture warehouse. His first task was to go out for coffee. He walked into a nearby coffee shop carrying a large thermos. … Read more

Tips on Love (by kids, age 5-10)

WHAT IS THE PROPER AGE TO GET MARRIED?? “Eighty-four, Because at that age, you don’t have to work anymore, and you can spend all your time loving each other in your bedroom.” (Judy, 8) “Once I’m done with kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife” (Tom, 5) WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A … Read more

The Sanity Test

Jon and Amanpreet were in a mental institution. This place had an annual contest picking two of the best patients and gives them two questions. If they got them correct, they’re deemed cured and free to go. Jon was called into the doctor’s office first and asked if he understood that he’d be free if … Read more

You know that you live in Washington, DC, when:

Your blood pressure skyrockets when tourists are standing immobile on the left side of the escalator. You would rather suffer heatstroke than drink city water. You never refer to your boss by their name, just as either “my principal” or their title preceded by “the” (The Secretary, The Senator, etc…..) You find yourself saying “but … Read more

The Nativity Scene

In a small Southern town there was a nativity scene that indicated great skill and talent in its creation. One small feature bothered me though. The three wise men were wearing firemen’s helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a “Quik Stop” on the edge of town, I … Read more

Things I learned from children…

If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42-pound boy wearing pound puppy underwear and a superman cape. It is strong enough, however, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20 by 20-foot room. When you hear the toilet flush and the … Read more

Basic Rules For Cats Who Have A House To Run

1. Doors: Do not allow closed doors in any room. To get door opened, stand on hind legs and hammer with forepaws. Once door is opened, it is not necessary to use. After you have ordered an “outside” door opened, stand halfway in and out and think about several things. This is particularly important during … Read more

Three Wishes

An old woman saved a fairy’s life. To repay this, the fairy promised to grant the old woman three wishes. For the first wish, the old lady asked to be young and beautiful. Poof! She was young and beautiful. For the second wish, the old lady asked to be the richest woman in the world. … Read more

A Fitting End to Self-Diagnosis

A guy walks into his doctor’s office. He says, “Doctor, I’m suffering from silent gas emissions. All day at work, I have these silent gas emissions. Last night during a movie, I had 10 silent gas emissions. This morning in the car on the way to your office, I had five silent gas emissions. And … Read more