One hand short of a handyman (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 07 2010	Views/Reads: 2741/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Anybody who would casually investigate the background of Yours Truly would undeniably discover that I have no charges pending accusing me of being a handyman. In fact, quite the reverse would be revealed. I do not apologize for this deficit in my characte
Some patriotic reflections for the Fourth of July (906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 27 2010	Views/Reads: 2706/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
The Fourth of July is upon us and nobody enjoys a party more than Yours Truly. I will offer any excuse to break into some kind of a party mode. The slightest hint of refreshments and I have my "these-boots-were-made-for-walking" footwear on and
There’s something about a lazy summer afternoon (908 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jul 11 2010	Views/Reads: 2719/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
The past week was an unusually quiet week around the parsonage. It enabled me to do something that I have wanted to do all summer long. Nothing. I am not bragging or anything, but I can do nothing right up there with the best of them.
Chuckles #2 (556 words)
Author: Fanny11	Added: Jul 25 2010	Views/Reads: 2823/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Funny things my grand children said.
If the whole world were an Apple fritter who would need heaven? (904 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Aug 08 2010	Views/Reads: 2817/3	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
When a person has reached the ripe old age I have reached there are precious few pleasures left. Actually, there are many pleasures left but no energy to pursue them and if I happen to catch a pleasure, I can't remember what in the world I'm supposed to d
Are you ready to grumble? (948 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 19 2010	Views/Reads: 2658/1690	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Normally (depending on which definition of normal you are using), I am not given to much grumbling. I do admit to every now and then exercising my right to complain a little, but it is not anything to write home about.
One man's trick is another man's treat (917 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Oct 24 2010	Views/Reads: 2616/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Planning for a party is not my idea of unmitigated fun. And yet, this week I found myself in such a dilemma. For me, a party means fun, but planning for that party is more like work. I am not afraid of work, I'll have you know. I can sit down and stare at
Flavor Curry with Canadian Bacon (566 words)
Author: Juggernaut	Added: Oct 27 2010	Views/Reads: 3759/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Indian curry spice sometimes needs Canadian bacon to enhance its flavor
Samosas Fried in Mustard Oil (950 words)
Author: Juggernaut	Added: Nov 03 2010	Views/Reads: 2879/3	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
A funny story on a snack that is fried in mustard oil
Dead Cow and Fish Kill (4891 words)
Author: Juggernaut	Added: Nov 21 2010	Views/Reads: 2670/2604	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
A story on a company that runs factories to cook animal parts.
Bacon (61 words)
Author: Jake P.	Added: Nov 21 2010	Views/Reads: 2714/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
All about goooooooooood bacon!
Let's Check the Pulse(s) (841 words)
Author: Juggernaut	Added: Nov 24 2010	Views/Reads: 2797/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
A funny story about freshmen at a univeristy campus.
Lynched (605 words)
Author: BENTLINK	Added: Feb 24 2011	Views/Reads: 2700/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
There are many ways to relax. A good book, a dirty movie, or a rope around someone’s neck.
A Day In The Life Of Duncan Nesbitt (2365 words)
Author: Hulsey	Added: Mar 14 2011	Views/Reads: 2840/1825	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
My attempt at comedy.
Dealing with my recent drug problem (908 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Mar 19 2011	Views/Reads: 2413/2199	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
It all began for me about four months ago. I was busy with my work when the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage came and interrupted me.
Can't Eat Without It (168 words)
Author: Juggernaut	Added: Apr 12 2011	Views/Reads: 2514/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
There are certain food items that can't be eaten without accompanying dishes.
You Wore Your Wealth (580 words)
Author: Juggernaut	Added: Apr 20 2011	Views/Reads: 2509/1669	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Wore your wealth all the time like King Henry VIII but don't do what he did to his spouses.
The taxing of my fragile sanity (906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Apr 24 2011	Views/Reads: 2475/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I'm fine now, but such was not the case this past week. Normally, I am not given to procrastination, except when it comes to giving my money away. I am not Mr. Scrooge but I am Mr. Fugal.
She is one year old (250 words)
Author: Summertyne	Added: May 04 2011	Views/Reads: 2742/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
This is a story about a grandmother who babysits her little granddaughter and it tells everything the little girl plays with.
High inflation reaches a new low (954 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: May 15 2011	Views/Reads: 2425/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I am not usually given to protesting much of anything these days. "Live and let live," is the motto I go by and up until now, it has served me rather well and I have no complaints.
When trouble comes a knocking, don't answer the door (905 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: May 22 2011	Views/Reads: 2437/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
For as long as I can remember, I have always looked forward to Monday. Throughout the years there have been very few Mondays that I have missed, although there are some Mondays I miss. After a long weekend of labor, I enjoy the slow pace that Monday bring
One word not in my vocabulary (907 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: May 29 2011	Views/Reads: 2646/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I have long been an avid reader of Webster's New World dictionary of the American language. My well-thumbed copy suggests I have done a lot of reading in it. It is the one book within easy reach of my study. Although I enjoy reading it, it does not have m
The great yard sale conspiracy (907 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Jun 05 2011	Views/Reads: 2456/0	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Most things in life are not always as they seem. For some reason one person will say one thing and the person hearing will hear something altogether different. This appears to be the case between the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly.
A simple glass of wine (799 words)
Author: Anonymous	Added: Jun 08 2011	Views/Reads: 2560/2	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Janie was looking for work in a nice restaurant,but the things she encountered were not so nice.
Mr. Politician, leave the middle-class alone (913 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Sep 17 2011	Views/Reads: 2461/1583	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I'm not quite sure where the term "middle class" came from. I can never remember using it in any conversations I've ever had. In fact, the only time I hear the phrase is when some politician is speaking. From the context of the speech, I am quit

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