Missing Parts and Missing People
Ever since Mrs. Mamie Lee and Old Man Henry got that brand spanking new Winnebago, they’ve been on the road more than they’ve been at home. You might have seen ‘em. Mr. Henry had this professional artist paint a big map of the United States on the side. Mr. Henry’s map tends to stand out from the crowd. After every trip he paints a big
Mr. Clarence Tangles with Mother Nature
There was a time during my growing up years in Melbourne Community when Mother Nature started taking her best shots at us country folk, sending big angry tornadoes roaring our way. After surviving a number of these storms, Papa became one of the first men in our community to install an underground shelter in our back yard. It was a big white prefab unit, sunk
The Thrill of Public Weigh-ins
"Clare and Miss Abs" One of my good email buddies is trying to get in shape for the summer. Clare and her husband bought each other a year’s membership to a local fitness club this past Christmas. They haven’t been there a handful of times, but Clare recently decided it’s time to get her money’s worth. She signed up for their diet and nutrition class that
You Can’t Please Old Man Henry
I’ve been enjoying the feedback I get from Old Man Henry stories. I see most of y’all realize that everyone’s favorite grouchy old man isn’t quite as gruff as he’d like you to think but if you see him, please play along. He does so enjoy the reputation. The other evening Paulette stopped by Mrs. Mamie Lee’s on her way in from Monroe. Mrs. Mamie hadn’t
Show Over!
Many years ago, an old woman prospector shuffled into a dusty Texas town leading a tired old mule. In dire need of supplies, she headed straight for the general store for supplies. Once there, she tied up her old mule and reached for her canteen to quench her parched throat. Suddenly, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon. He had a gun in one hand
Don’t Jump!
Someone sent me this joke in an email. While I have a hunch that it’s old as the hills, it made me laugh out loud. In my book, that’s a sign that I need to share it with my listeners. Laughter is hands down great medicine. That said, let’s do this thing. An Irishman, a Mexican, and a redneck were doing construction work on scaffolding on
Excuses, Excuses
The story is told about a police officer who pulled in behind a speeding car. For the next mile or so, he observed the car weaving in and out of the passing lanes as the driver became increasingly erratic. The officer hit the siren and pulled the vehicle over. Moments later, he was cautiously approaching the car when the driver rolled down his window and
Identifcation at the Drive-In
I once worked as a teller in the drive-in of our local bank and boy do I have some stories piled up from those years! One day a lady I didn’t recognize pulled up in the third row and asked me if she could get her check cashed. “Yes ma’am,” I said. “But I’ll need to see some photo identification.” I recall that we were very
It’s Not Always Easy to Get to the Truth
I was sitting at my laptop trying to decide which story to share with y’all next when my dear husband turned the TV from a lop-sided basketball game to the news. A vigorous political debate was in full swing and in a lot of ways, it was like nothing changed. On one channel two teams were fighting over a ball full of hot air and
Score One for Mrs. Mamie Lee
I’ve told y’all story after story about Old Man Henry and the good-natured ribbing he’s always giving his wife. Well, turnabout is fair play, girls, and it seems Mrs. Mamie is getting pretty good at the game herself. First a little back story: Mrs. Mamie has been having a few weak spells, nothing really serious, but our local doctor thought she should have it checked out