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WITandWISDOM(tm) - October 21, 2002 ISSN 1538-8794 ~~~~~~~ THOUGHTS: "When you shoot an arrow of truth, dip its point in honey" - An old Arab proverb Source: Weekend Encounter, by Dick Innes, Copyright 2002, http://www.actsweb.org/subscribe.htm ~~~~~~~ SPECIAL THOUGHTS: Dwight L. Moody was accompanying a fellow minister on a visit to invite a wealthy church member to give toward the establishment of a city mission. Upon inquiry Moody learned that such people usually gave $30 to $75, but since Moody was with him, the minister was going to ask for $250. When they arrived at the wealthy lady's home, Moody was introduced, and the soliciting minister discussed the subject of the mission. Before the point in the conversation dealing with the amount of any gift was reached. Moody tactfully took over. "Madam," he said, "we would like to have you give us $10,000 for the city mission." Moody's friend grew pale and gasped. The lady likewise caught her breath. "Oh, Mr. Moody," she exclaimed, "I couldn't possibly give you more than $5,000!" "Then, madam, we shall have to be contented with that." It is reported that Moody's friend had to be supported down the steps as they left with the $5,000 check. Sometimes it pays to "ask big." Source: 501 Illustrations, By Robert H. Pierson, Copyright (c) 1965, Southern Publishing Association, Nashville, Tennessee, USA ~~~~~~~ THIS & THAT: Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way they pass a drugstore. Jacob suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?" The pharmacist answers "Yes." Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?" Pharmacist: "Of course we do." Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?" Pharmacist: "All kinds." Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism, scoliosis?" Pharmacist: "Definitely." Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, Jaundice?" Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works." Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely." Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers?" Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes." Jacob says to the pharmacist: "We'd like to register here, please." Source: Monday Fodder mailto:dgaufaaa@iohk.com?subject=Subscribe_Monday_Fodder ~~~~~~~ KEEP SMILING: A small farm girl was asked whether her cow gave milk. "Yes," she replied, "she does. But you have to kind of take it away from her." From: The Rhodesia Herald Source: 501 Illustrations, By Robert H. Pierson, Copyright (c) 1965, Southern Publishing Association, Nashville, Tennessee, USA ~~~~~~~ TRIVIA: Computer Training Tutorials Explanations, tutorials and tips about computers and the Web http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/ Sour ce: Bud's Links, mailto:BUD770@aol.com?subject=join_BUDS_Links |