Solomon was the wealthiest man in history. According to historical sources, and the Bible, he had forty-thousand horses. The average cost for a horse today is $3,000. Average. I heard someone bought a horse for $100 one time, and it was a lemon. Shall we do the math? In horses alone, his worth was oneContinue reading “The Rich”
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The Lone Patron
I was at a Mexican restaurant recently. I didn’t see a single Mexican there. I think they were all in the kitchen, cooking. My family was out of town, and I was alone. I can’t remember the last time I ate alone. The last time I ate alone was before I got married. So (I’mContinue reading “The Lone Patron”
The Ah-see
Remember how I mentioned that I have been drinking coffee since I was two years old? Well, Son #2 has me beat. He’s heard us talking about coffee, and sometimes he will get his cup of apple juice and pretend he’s drinking it with us. He calls it ah-see. He’ll say, “Momma, Dada, I ah-see!”Continue reading “The Ah-see”
The Car Washer
Recently, Son #1 wanted some money. For what? I don’t have a clue. He doesn’t go out much. All I know is he woke up from a nap and said, “Daddy, I need some money.” Not thinking much of it, I said, “Okay, you can wash the car.” “And I’ll get some money?” he asked.Continue reading “The Car Washer”
The Canoe Trip
2009. Summer. July. Monday. The river. A friend of mine invited me to float a river with him. I had to work at three-thirty. We agreed to meet at eight-thirty at his house, and we’d go straight to the river. I showed up at eight-thirty sharp and knocked on the door. The man was stillContinue reading “The Canoe Trip”
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