Let me check your notes!
Published Saturday, September 12, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
The makings of this little story didn't originate at the coffee shop. They came from a meeting at the church.
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A watch, a lady doctor and horse apples
Published Saturday, August 29, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
Some days at the coffee shop are funnier than others. Today was average. Bobby Wilson told the story about how he got the watch he wears today. On his death bed, Bobby's grandfather whispered, "Bobby, I've always wanted you to have my good watch."
A routine day at the coffee shop landed me on a blocked caller list
Published Wednesday, August 12, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
This morning was pretty much like any other morning at the coffee shop. I'm not sure why I thought of calling my friend, Royce Moore, and asking him to meet me for coffee. He doesn't come often. Sometimes he stops by on his way to play golf.
The story of the squirrel
Published Saturday, July 25, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
It was raining when I pulled up to Whataburger this morning. I was really pleased to see someone pulling out of a parking spot near the door.
Weather, water witching and warts
Published Saturday, May 30, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
Things started out kind of slowly at the coffee shop Tuesday, like they always do.
Who used to own that place?
Published Saturday, May 9, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
We had a good visit this afternoon around the coffee cups. Not much was going on except that "Mr. and Mrs. Chico," Danny and Mo Wells were present.
Some things we talked about at the coffee shop (and some things I made up)
Published Saturday, April 18, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
Today at the coffee shop we talked about a variety of things. We talked about pills. This morning I looked up from my cup and saw a big blue "horse-pill" sized thing in Ross Mueller's mouth. On his tongue. Looked kind of nuclear in there.
Overheard at the coffee shop, plus a little ‘code talk’
Published Wednesday, March 11, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
The following comments were overheard at the coffee shop. "My wife doesn't think housework can kill you, but she's not going to take a chance." "At our house, we figure the best way to get rid of kitchen odors is to eat out ... so we do."
Observations prompted by unknown literary giants
Published Saturday, March 7, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
I've been doing a little research on aging. The experts call it "geriatrics."
Express your opinion, vote and live with the results
Published Saturday, February 28, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
I love this country. It's a country in which dear friends can exchange ideas about the same controversial subject and still be friends.
Public service information regarding the goose
Published Wednesday, February 11, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
Definition of the term goose: "To sharply poke or pinch someone. Derived from a goose's inclination to bite at a retreating intruder's hindquarters."
Got a lift?
Published Saturday, February 7, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
There was a man who lived a quiet life and without much fanfare, worked for years, made many friends, served faithfully through his church, and died a few years ago at the end of a long and fruitful life.
In case I don’t make it off the table
Published Saturday, January 24, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
This morning in a staff meeting we were visiting about calendar events.
The telephone menu and a ‘tweaked’ driving story
Published Saturday, January 10, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
I received a phone call from a friend today. While we talked, he voiced frustration about his experience earlier in the day when he was trying to do some business and was extremely frustrated.
Facebook and becoming a real friend this new year
Published Saturday, January 3, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
I admit that I probably spend more time with Facebook than I should. It is the modern-day beauty shop for ladies. It's the virtual coffee shop for us guys.
The benevolent bag lady
Published Wednesday, December 10, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
Ron Johnson, youth minister at First Baptist Decatur, and I drove to Governor's Ridge Retirement/Assisted Living place recently and had a sit-down with some dear folks.
Questions prompted by a conversation on the fly
Published Saturday, November 22, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
Had an interesting conversation this morning with my friend, John Hogan, worship pastor for our church.
A Corvair, gas mileage and a bullet-proof deer
Published Wednesday, November 12, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
Several years ago, one of us sippers had purchased a brand new Chevrolet Corvair. We talked for a while about the above-average gas mileage associated with this rear-engine marvel.
Great (short) stories from today’s visit to the coffee shop
Published Wednesday, October 22, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
Regarding frugality: Years ago, a group of young men was riding mules on the prairie off the Old Greenwood Road. One of the boys was thrown from a mule. His leg was terribly fractured. A bone was protruding through one of his boot tops.
Thoughts after the Paraguay trip
Published Saturday, October 11, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
I recently returned from a mission trip to Paraguay. It was rewarding and effective in every measurable way.
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