Computers The exec was making a presentation to the company board. “Computers have allowed us to cut costs,” he explained. “We expect even more dramatic improvements as computers become increasingly self-sufficient.” He unveiled a large chart showing a man, a dog, and a computer. “Here is our organization plan of the future.” “What kind of … Continue reading “Obsolete”
Obsessive
Resource • Christian Child Rearing, P. Meier, Baker, 1977, p. 67
Oblivious
The Wright Brothers In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their “flying machine” off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine: “We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas.” Katherine hurried to the editor of the local newspaper and showed him the … Continue reading “Oblivious”
Objective
Flight 401 It was Flight 401 bound for Miami from New York City with a load of holiday passengers. As the huge aircraft approached the Miami Airport for its landing, a light that indicates proper deployment of the landing gear failed to come on. The plane flew in a large, looping circle over the swamps … Continue reading “Objective”
Objection
Quote • Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must be first overcome. – Samuel Johnson Source unknown
Obesity
THE TWENTY-THIRD POUND My appetite is my shepherd. I Always Want. It maketh me to sit down and stuff myself. It leadeth me to my refrigerator repeatedly. It leadeth me in the path of Burger King for a Whopper. It destroyeth my shape. Yea, though I knoweth I Gaineth, I will not Stop Eating, For … Continue reading “Obesity”
Obedience
It’s Not Always Easy It’s not always easy to smile and be nice, When we are called to sacrifice. It’s not always easy to put others first, Especially when tired and feeling our worst. It’s not always easy to do the Father’s will. It wasn’t so easy to climb Calvary’s hill. But we as His … Continue reading “Obedience”
Numbers (13)
Bizarre Football Game In one of the most bizarre games in college football history on November 11, 1939, Texas Tech and Centenary racked up an amazing seventy-seven punts. Yes, you read it right–seventy-seven punts! Texas Tech punted thirty-nine times, Centenary thirty-eight times, both hitting the all-time record list. Sixty-seven punts were made on first down, … Continue reading “Numbers (13)”
Novice
Horses for Every Occasion Sign outside a riding stable: We haqve fast horses for folks who like to ride fast. We have slow horses for folks who ride slow. We have big horses for big folks, and we have little horses for little folks. And for those who have never ridden horses before, we have … Continue reading “Novice”
Nonsense
Goldwynisms Sam Goldwyn, the movie producer, used to mangle the English language so badly that his malaprops and mixed metaphors came to be known as Goldwynisms. Some that have become classics are… • A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. • Every Tom, Dick, and Harry is named William. • Now, gentlemen, … Continue reading “Nonsense”