Tag Archives: illustration

You Should Have Told Me Sooner!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jesustrek

A lady calmly strolled into the drug store in her small town and walked up to the counter. The pharmacist asked, “What can we do for you?” “I would like some arsenic”, she replied. “I’m afraid I can’t let you … Continue reading →

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Not Sunk Yet

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jesustrek

Everyone knows that a cork will float on top of the water. Even if it is pressed down beneath the surface—10, 50, or even 100 feet—it will pop back up to the surface again. However, I have read that once … Continue reading →

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Commanding Respect

Posted on September 10, 2012 by jesustrek

    Tim Duncan, of the San Antonio Spurs, has been one of the best NBA basketball players for several years. This veteran is a respected leader on his team, yet he carries out this role without being overly vocal … Continue reading →

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No Place to Stand

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jesustrek

I was taking a walk through my neighborhood the other day when I noticed an odd-looking structure. It looked sort of like a stand that a deer hunter might use, but it was built closer to the ground. It had … Continue reading →

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Ignore the Barking

Posted on September 6, 2012 by jesustrek

Yesterday I was walking across the property of a friend who had given me permission to look for ginseng on her land. Her dogs didn’t know that I had their master’s blessing, so they barked incessantly at me. I just … Continue reading →

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Knights and Daze

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jesustrek

  A knight made his regular appearance before the king to give an account of his service. He said, “Sire, I have just returned from pillaging and plundering all of your enemies to the east!”   The king countered, “But … Continue reading →

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Valuable Treasure

Posted on August 31, 2012 by jesustrek

  Some family members were cleaning out their grandfather’s attic earlier this year in Defiance, Ohio, when they discovered a valuable collection of old baseball cards. This find has been called one of the most exciting discoveries in sports card … Continue reading →

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Preferred Rest

Posted on August 30, 2012 by jesustrek

My mother had her shoulder replaced a couple of days ago. Since she had a private room in the hospital, my wife spent the past two nights with her. She says she slept pretty well in the recliner chair that … Continue reading →

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Signs of Life

Posted on August 29, 2012 by jesustrek

You have probably heard the old story about a boy who was walking along the beach, tossing stranded starfish back into the water. Someone tried to discourage the boy from his efforts, pointing out that there were too many dying … Continue reading →

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Valuable Sacrifice

Posted on August 28, 2012 by jesustrek

A man recently entered a hospital in Toledo, Ohio to donate a kidney to his older sister. However, a nurse accidentally disposed of the kidney. Doctors tried to save the organ, but University of Toledo Medical Center spokesman Toby Klinger … Continue reading →

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