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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."
Published Saturday, March 7, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
I've been doing a little research on aging. The experts call it "geriatrics."
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.
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."
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.
Published Saturday, January 24, 2015
By Gerre Joiner
This morning in a staff meeting we were visiting about calendar events.
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.
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.
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.
Published Saturday, November 22, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
Had an interesting conversation this morning with my friend, John Hogan, worship pastor for our church.
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.
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.
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.
Published Wednesday, September 17, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
Things were slow at the coffee shop recently. Someone mentioned the name of a man known to everyone around the table. Another said, "What a handshake!" Others chimed in.
Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
It's been a while since I've had an inspirational day at the coffee shop.
Published Wednesday, September 3, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
We helped our daughter move from Waco to Lewisville this weekend. It was the perfect move. They brought most of their clothes to our house several days ago. We loaded the clothes yesterday and met the family ... and their U-Haul truck ... at their new place in Lewisville.
Published Wednesday, July 23, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
I made a visit to a local retirement facility two days ago to see a good friend.
Published Saturday, July 19, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
There are a few people with whom you don't need to visit if you're talking about "political correctness." Ross Mueller is on the top of the list.
Published Saturday, July 12, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
A.C. Griffin told me he had been bitten by a grasshopper while he was out in his cucumber patch. Said it hurt like crazy.
Published Saturday, June 28, 2014
By Gerre Joiner
What a day at the coffee shop. I learned a lot.
