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WIT & WISDOM - October 8, 1998 ~~~~~~~ THOUGHTS: Heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. - Author Unknown ~~~~~~~ SPECIAL THOUGHTS: To often we treat our faith as one more item on our 'To Do' list. But if Christianity is true, it must be the central framework for everything we do. It is a grid that overlays all of life. - Chuck Colson [1] ~~~~~~~ THIS & THAT: TOUR GUIDE TERM ...........TRANSLATION Old world charm ...........No bath Tropical ..................Rainy Majestic setting ..........A long way from town Options galore ............Nothing is included in the itinerary Secluded hideaway .........Impossible to find or get to Pre-registered rooms ......Already occupied Explore on your own .......Pay for it yourself Knowledgeable trip hosts ..They've flown in an airplane before No extra fees .............No extras Nominal fee ...............Outrageous charge Standard ..................Sub-standard Deluxe ....................Standard Superior ..................One free shower cap All the amenities .........Two free shower caps Plush .....................Top and bottom sheets Gentle breezes ............Occasional Gale-force winds Light and airy ............No air conditioning Picturesque ...............Theme park nearby Open bar ..................Free ice cubes [2] ~~~~~~~ KEEP SMILING: As the X-Ray tech walked down the aisle to say the marriage vows with a former patient, a co-worker Nurse whispered to a doctor seated next to her, "Wonder what she saw in him? [3] ~~~~~~~ TRIVIA: No one is immune from making foolish statements. One of France's greatest thinkers, Voltaire, once said that in 100 years the Bible would be a forgotten book, found only in museums. When the 100 years were up, Voltaire's home was occupied by the Geneva Bible Society. Bits & Pieces, June 27, 1991 [4] ~~~~~~~ CONTRIBUTORS: [1] (Kiri Christina Hyatt) [2] (Granny's Funnies http://members.aol.com/grannyx7/DGF.html) [3] (Jim Moore Jr. via Frank Morris' "Be Thankful It's Monday" popu70@rev.net) [4] (http://www.epinc.com/) |