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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/)


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