(author unknown) A little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was "too crowded." "I can't go to Sunday School," she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her … Continue reading What God Can Do With 57 Cents
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Who’s Your Daddy?
(author unknown) A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The professor … Continue reading Who’s Your Daddy?
A&W BBQ Sandwiches
(from the kitchens of A&W) 4 cups beef roast or round steak, cooked and shredded SAUCE:1 cup apple butter1 cup Catalina dressing1/4 cup Heinz 57 sauce1 cup Heinz ketchup2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 8 soft hamburger buns Combine all ingredients except beef and buns to make a BBQ sauce (best to make BBQ sauce a day … Continue reading A&W BBQ Sandwiches
What is a Salesman?
(Author Unknown) A salesman is a pin on a map to the sales manager, a quota to the factory, an overloaded expense account to the auditor, a bookkeeping item called “cost of selling” to the treasurer, a smile and a wisecrack to the receptionist, and a purveyor of flattery to the buyer. A salesman needs … Continue reading What is a Salesman?
The Letter
(author unknown) A letter from an elderly woman from a nursing home. I am 82 years old, I have 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a room of 12 square meters. I no longer have a home or expensive things, but I have someone who will clean my room, prepare food and bedding, measure … Continue reading The Letter
Grandfather’s Table
(author unknown) A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the … Continue reading Grandfather’s Table
One Hour Cinnamon Rolls
(from an unknown kitchen) Dough: 1. Mix and let sit for 15 minutes:3 1/2 c. warm water3/4 c. sugar1/2 c. oil6 T. yeast (4 1/2 Saf-Instant) 2. Then add:1 T. salt3 eggs10 1/2 c. flour 3. Mix together for 10 minutes, then sit for 10 minutes. 4. Oil cupboard (don’t use flour), dump out dough. … Continue reading One Hour Cinnamon Rolls
Christmas Eggnog Bread
(from an unknown kitchen) Ingredients: 2 eggs.1 cup of sugar.1/2 cup butter, melted.1 cup of eggnog.2 tbsp. rum flavor extract.1 C. teaspoon vanilla extract.2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour.2 tbsp. baking powder.1/2 tsp. salt.1/4 tsp. nutmeg. How To Make : Preheat the oven to 350 ° F (175 ° C). Grease the bottom of a 5x9-inch … Continue reading Christmas Eggnog Bread
They Walk Among Us
(author unknown) I was at the checkout of a local store. The cashier rang up $46.64 in charges. I gave her a fifty dollar bill. She gave me back $46.64. I gave the money back to her and told her that she had made a mistake in my favor. She became indignant and informed me … Continue reading They Walk Among Us
A Letter to My Grandfather
(author unknown, published as a letter to the editor) Dear Grandpa: You have been such an important part of my childhood. From my earliest days, the lessons you taught me have served as my guide to a good and proper life. When I denied taking cookies from the cookie jar, you taught me why it … Continue reading A Letter to My Grandfather
Principled Thoughts 