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OH, C-TOWN

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Q: Is it a bad sign when the grocery store’s response to a mysterious(?) odor in the frozen food section is just to spray a dizzy-making amount of air freshener everywhere?
A: Yes, it is a bad sign.
Q: Can we draw a life lesson from this?
A: Yes.  If something “smells bad” in your “frozen food section,” [...]

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THE TWO MONKS AND THE LOST PUPPY

Monday, April 28, 2008

Two monks walking through the countryside came upon a tiny puppy. There were no dwellings for miles around, so it seemed clear that the poor little creature was lost. It greeted the monks happily, licking their outstretched hands and yipping at them in an excited fashion.
The first monk suggested that they carry the [...]

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THE TWO MONKS

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Two monks were making the long journey from one temple to another.  As they walked they came upon a rich woman standing still in the middle of the road.  The rich woman had reached a particularly muddy patch, and was loathe to dirty the hem of her expensive silken garment.
The first monk put the rich woman on [...]

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