Monthly Archives: May 2011

We Must Never Forget

We must never forget who is to get the credit for the freedoms we have, of which we need to be eternally grateful. I watched the flag pass by one day, it fluttered in the breeze. A young marine saluted … Continue reading

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OLD PERSON PRIDE

The Old People Old People are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old People remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them. … Continue reading

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We’re All Pencils

Pencil Maker A PENCIL MAKER TOLD THE PENCIL THERE ARE 5 IMPORTANT LESSONS JUST BEFORE PUTTING IT IN THE BOX :1. EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL ALWAYS LEAVE A MARK .2. YOU CAN ALWAYS CORRECT THE MISTAKES YOU MAKE.3. WHAT IS … Continue reading

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Sage Advice

Will Rogers Sage Advice Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash, was one of the greatest political sages this country has ever known.Enjoy the following:1. Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip … Continue reading

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DRINK, STEAL, SWEAR & LIE

DRINK, STEAL, SWEAR & LIE I met this guy while I was in Albuquerque and he has a motto he lives by everyday. He said listen carefully and live by these 4 rules: Drink, Steal, Swear, & Lie.I was shaking … Continue reading

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My Hero

By, Diane Franklin Dear Mr. Moby, As the upcoming Memorial Day approaches, I would like to tell you about my American hero. His name is PFC William Ryan Franklin and he came into this world on October 13,1991, and ironically, … Continue reading

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The Balloonist

The BalloonistA woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, ‘Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would … Continue reading

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Adult Resignation

By, Monica Whalen I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.I want to go to McDonald’s and think that it’s a four star … Continue reading

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The Pink Dress

There was this little girl sitting by herself in the park. Everyone passed by her and never stopped to see why she looked so sad. Dressed in a worn pink dress, barefoot and dirty, the girl just sat And watched … Continue reading

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Open Letter To Moby

ANGELINA BAGLEY I come from a very small community in Bartow County which was recently hit by the April tornados. We are very small, not a city, a town, or even noted on a map. We are not a community … Continue reading

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