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Monday, August 3, 2026

This is Quite Possibly Not the Right Book Store for You...

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Old School Kids Knew Better Than to Act Up in Public

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

God Help Him Once She Gets Released from Jail

An old woman was arrested for shoplifting. When she went before the judge, he asked her, “What did you steal?” She replied, “A can of peaches.” The judge asked her why she had stolen them, and she replied that she was hungry. The judge then asked her how many peaches were in the can. She replied,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 20, 2026

Just Once, I Wouldn't Mind Having That Last Symptom

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Saturday, July 18, 2026

An Unusual Saturday Groaner

A man enters a pet store looking for an unusual pet. As he enters the store, the clerk asks, "Can I help you, sir?" The man replies, "Yes, I'm looking for a new pet. Do you have anything unusual?" The clerk asks, "How about a polar bear?" The man, taken aback but intrigued, asks, "A polar bear?... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Good Grammar is Important When Contacting the Landlord

Complaints Sent to Landlords By Tenants 1. My bush is really overgrown round the front and my back passage has fungus growing in it. 2. He's got this huge tool that vibrates the whole house and I just can't take it anymore. 3. it's the dog mess that I find hard to swallow. 4. I want some repairs... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 13, 2026

This is One of the Coolest Human-Interest Stories I Have Read in a While

Even if they are longtime workers, not all companies treat their employees with the same pay raises, benefits, savings plans, and consideration as other organizations do. I just finished reading the story of an Arizona cashier who is now a millionaire after remaining a dedicated employee with the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Big Boy is Passing Through Western Pennsylvania This Afternoon

Being a train enthusiast, I am looking forward to Big Boy, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, courtesy of Union Pacific Railroad, passing through several counties in Pennsylvania on its way to Leetsdale in Allegheny County, just a few miles north of Pittsburgh. From western... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 6, 2026

It's a Dirty, Long Overdue Job, but Someone Has to Do It

As long as I can still do it, I refuse to pay a hefty price to have my car detailed, even though it is a tedious job. Our two grandkids are hell on a vehicle's interior, so since it is a cooler day compared to the sizzling heat we've been having, I am breaking out the vacuum, detailing brushes for... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

The Liberty Bell and A Few 4th of July Myths Regarding the Bell

John and I visited the Liberty Bell a few years ago. The 2,080-pound historic symbol of American independence is now housed inside a glass case at the Liberty Bell Center on Market Street in Philadelphia. There are a few myths surrounding the Liberty Bell, including the one about it ringing out on... Sign in to see full entry.

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