TXT: An elderly couple was just settled down for bed
An elderly couple had just settled into bed for the night when the old man suddenly sat up. “Oh no,” he whispered. “I forgot to turn off…
TXT: The Joy of Aging: Embracing Life’s Simple Pleasures
Have you ever experienced that overwhelming sense of relief when you wake up in the morning? It might sound strange, but for some of us who are…
TXT: Use the word “fascinate”
The teacher stood in front of the class and said, “Today, I want each of you to use the word fascinate in a sentence.” Molly raised her…
TXT: There’s something I have to know.
If you do something bad to really help someone, is the action really that bad? I’d say “sometimes yes, sometimes no” – in this case I’ll let…
TXT: A young couple had just gotten married
A young couple had just gotten married, and after a beautiful wedding, they finally arrived at their hotel suite for the night. They were happy, excited, and…
TXT: Three guys are having a few beers
Three guys were sitting at a bar after work, having a few beers and complaining the way guys sometimes do when they’ve had just enough alcohol to…
TXT: Promise you’ll send a postcard!
Three sisters were all getting married within just a few weeks of each other, and their mother was excited, nervous, and far too curious for her own…
TXT: Chester and Earl are going hunting
Chester and Earl are going hunting. Chester says to Earl, I’ll send my dog out to see if there are any ducks out in the pond. If…
TXT: The doctor handed the old man a jar
The doctor handed the old man a small plastic jar and said, “Take this home, collect a sample, and bring it back tomorrow morning.” The old man…
TXT: At a winery
At a famous winery, the regular wine taster suddenly passed away, so the director began searching for someone skilled enough to replace him. One afternoon, a messy-looking…
TXT: Two men were having a slow round of golf
Two men were stuck in the slowest round of golf of their lives. Ahead of them were two women who seemed determined to explore every possible part…
TXT: Breakfast time
One morning at breakfast, a woman looked at her husband and asked, “Would you like some bacon and eggs, maybe a slice of toast, grapefruit juice, and…