Category Archives: Humor

Both Sides Now

Heaven’s where the Master serves you burgers, what a thrill– Hell is where the Devil flips you over on his grill.

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Family History

The history of the Axtells has been traced to 1534 in Berkhamsted, England. Prior to that there is only the oral tradition, from which the following legend: Not long after the year 1000, a blackguard chieftain terrorized the North. Wallace Fordor, … Continue reading

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Why I Like the Book Better Than the Movie

‘I admit that the book isn’t aways better than the movie. Nevertheless, for me the book is nearly always better because it comes with Instant Replay. Instant Replay saves the day for you when you are watching a football game on the … Continue reading

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The Preacher and the Prophet

The preacher says, “if we do what you’ve always done, we’ll get what we’ve always got.” The prophet says,”If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll get it.”

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New Year’s Day

09 has gone, as well we know— The question is, “Where did it go?” The clocks have chimed 2K plus 10— And time goes streaming past again.

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Politicians on Education

Every politician declares that he or she is determined to improve education. They always try to fix the schools. Consequently they never succeed in improving education. Why? Because most schools don’t need fixing. It is the homes that need fixing, and there … Continue reading

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Know Your Place

A prince asked his father, “Why have you established food banks for the poor but have not provided schools for them?” The king explained, “Son, it is our duty to aid the poor, but in return, it is their duty to keep their place.”

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Ecology

The Raritan River runs ruddy and red And all of the fish that were in it are dead.

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The Manatee

The Manatee on us bestows Two droopy eyes, a bulbous nose– How lucky that the Manatee Is not obsessed with vanity.

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Tricks of the Trade of Homemaking

The washing machine dial has no “on” or “off” positions.  To start it, turn the pointer to Spin Speed Combination and then pull on it. The dryer dial has three “off” positions and no “on” position. To start it, turn the … Continue reading

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