Tag Archives: death

FROM “OO-OUCH!” TO “OH WOW!”

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

When a wood sculptor wants to create a work of art, he starts with a log and begins to fashion it with a sharp chisel. He meticulously cuts it, shapes it, scrapes it, sands it, digs again, cuts again etc … Continue reading →

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STAND FAST!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

A new pastor was visiting his Church members in a fairly remote farming area.  As he drove into one property, he stopped to talk to a young lad who was patting a horse, and after a while the pastor asked … Continue reading →

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NATURE ABHORS A VACUUM

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

According to the ancient philosopher Aristotle, “Nature abhors a vacuum.” Aristotle’s conclusion was based on his observation that nature requires every space to be filled with something, even if that something is invisible, colourless, and odourless air.

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NO COMPARISON

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

SHAKESPEARE could take a worthless piece of paper, write a poem on it, and instantly make it worth thousands of dollars.  That is called GENIUS. Da VINCI could take a fifty cent piece of canvas, paint a picture on it … Continue reading →

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LESSONS FROM VALUABLE MULES

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Two mules were issued with a death certificate in 1913. The certificates are displayed at the No 9 Mine Museum in Lansford Pennsylvania.  Mine mules were considered more valuable than mine workers and received more care than the men.

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THE ONION IS A LILY?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Liliaceae is a large family, with hundreds of exotic species in cultivation. They include hyacinths, tulips, ONIONS, as well as the TRUE LILLIES.

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HE “MET HIS WATERLOO”

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

The word Waterloo has entered the English vocabulary as a slang term: meaning that one who has met with defeat, after victories, is said to have “met his Waterloo”

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NO RECORD

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

A wealthy English merchant who lived on the European continent was never satisfied with anything less than the best.  This extended to the cars he owned and his pride and joy was a Rolls-Royce which had given him great service  … Continue reading →

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THEY CAN ALL DO IT – some for longer than others . . .

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Professor J A Carlson, in his book ‘Your Body’ writes about the need for food.  All living beings can go without food but some can last much longer than others without it.  He gives a few examples.

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I WAS THERE!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

REMBRANDT was considered one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age.  Rembrandt painted himself into his painting The Raising of the Cross (a portion of the whole painting shown here) (Rembrandt is easily recognised by his turban which … Continue reading →

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