Author: Dr Wingnut
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SHMILY
My grandparents were married for over half a century, and played their own special game from the time they had met each other.The goal of their game was to write the word "shmily" in a surprise place for the other to find.They took turns leaving "shmily" around the house, and as soon as one of…
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The Face of God
Itwas one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain inalmost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. Thecreeks and streams were long gone back into the earth. It was a dryseason that would bankrupt several farmers before it was through.Every day, my husband and his…
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Angels at work
Iam a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed mycollege degree.The last class I had to take was Sociology.The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wishevery human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term wascalled "Smile."The class was asked to go out and smile…
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Pop quiz
First quiz. See how you do on this one:Name the five wealthiest people in the world.Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for Best Actor and Actress.Name the last…
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National Poetry Month
This poem is composed entirely of actual quotes from our president, George W. Bush. The quotes have been arranged for aesthetic purposes by Washington Post writer Richard Thompson. Too good not to share, especially during National Poetry Month…Make the Pie HigherI think we all agree, the past is over.This is still a dangerous world.It’s a…
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Martha's Way vs. My Way
Martha's way:Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.My way:Just suck the ice cream out of the bottom of the cone, for pete's sake, you are probably laying on the couch with your feet up eating it anyway. You know we don't have anything better to do.Martha's…