by Nancy Holte | Jul 22, 2013 | Just Laughs
While driving home one night, I noticed a truck stopped on the side of the road and a flashlight flickering next to it. Watching the source of the light eventually allowed me to see the man carrying it. I thought to myself, “That man should have a reflective vest on...
by Nancy Holte | Jun 19, 2013 | Just Laughs
In 2002 I started exercising. I know what you’re thinking: “not until 2002?” And the answer is, “Yes, not until 2002.” Exercise didn’t seem necessary when I had young children at home (although in hindsight, it might not have been a bad idea), and then I kind of got...
by Kathy Banta | Jun 8, 2013 | Just Laughs
In 1974, my family moved from a Victorian farmhouse outside of Ames, Iowa to a split level house in the town of Huxley, twelve miles to the south. Mom chose the paint colors for our new house. I was always embarrassed when she told people she painted it “yellow for...
by Kathy Banta | Feb 25, 2013 | Just Laughs
My husband and I love taking road trips, seeing new sights with lots of time to talk. Neither of us experienced many family vacations growing up, so it became a priority for us when we had children. Apparently we played the band Boston a good deal while traveling,...
by Nancy Holte | Feb 11, 2013 | Just Laughs
Do you think the Bible is funny? I do. Well, not all of it, of course, but don’t tell me that God doesn’t have a sense of humor. His humor is not only displayed in his handiwork (have you ever seen an aardvark?) but also in his Word. And some days when I’m reading my...
by Tabby Finton | Jan 31, 2013 | Just Laughs
Fashionistas have a challenge on their hands in this incredibly polar weather coming straight from our Canadian friends to the north. Hearty Midwesterners know to wear layer upon layer of clothing as the temperature gauge sinks lower and lower. A turtleneck with a...
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