February 3, 2006


A truly good book teaches me better than to read it. I must soon lay it down, and commence living on its hint. What I began by reading, I must finish by acting.
Henry David Thoreau







Round the curve
Lickety-split
Beautiful car
Wasn't it?
Burma Shave



Anoint, v.: To grease a king or other great functionary already sufficiently slippery.
Ambrose Bierce




COFFEE
part 12 of 23
  • In the year 1790, there were two firsts in the United States; the first wholesale coffee roasting company, and the first newspaper advertisement featuring coffee.
  • Irish cream and Hazelnut are the most popular whole bean coffee flavorings.
  • It was during the 1600's that the first coffee mill made its debut in London.
  • Italians do not drink espresso during meals. It is considered to be a separate event and is given its own time.



    • All the arguments which are brought to represent poverty as no evil show it evidently to be a great evil.
    Samuel Johnson



    The other day my five year old grandson was lounging on my lap.

    Him: "Poppop, you have hair in your nose."
    Me: "Everybody has hair in their nose."
    somewhere."
    Him: "But you have a lot of hair in your nose."
    Me: "Well, it's not growing on top of my head very well. I have to grow it
    Him: (thoughtful pause) "Do you want me to pull some of it out for you?"
      I declined the offer.



    OUR FOUNDING FATHERS
    Lincoln All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind.
    Abraham Lincoln



    Did you know that if you live within 5 miles of a cemetary you can't be buried there?

    Why?



    When was the last time you were interested in how many hamburgers McDonalds has sold?



    If God had wanted us to be concerned for the plight of the toads, he would have made them cute and furry.



    I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming.