LET'S ALL BE COFFEE

A teen girl went to her mom, complaining about how hard life was—friends, school, and romantic troubles. “It’s just too much to handle!”

Barney CargileJanuary 20, 2023Comment

PERSEVERING IN OUR RACE

On November 6, 1986, Bob Wieland crossed the finish line of the New York City marathon, completing the race in record time—but probably not in the way we think.

Barney CargileJanuary 13, 2023 Comments

OUR PRIORITY IN THE NEW YEAR

Did you know there’s no limit to the number of times someone can take a driving test? Consider Cha Sa-soon,

Barney CargileJanuary 7, 2023 Comment

A GLIMMER OF HOPE

During his seven years as a POW in the notorious “Hanoi Hilton” Vietnamese prison camp, Brigadier General Robbie Risner spent ten months in isolation and total darkness.

Barney CargileDecember 29, 2022Comment

SAVED BY A BABY

Debbie McIntosh should have been home on March 2, 2012—along with her daughter, Angela, and her son-in-law, Adam. As it turned out,

Barney CargileDecember 23, 2022Comment

WHITE ELEPHANTS

Most of us have received one—especially this time of year.

Barney CargileDecember 9, 2022 Comment

PLAYING SANTA

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I suppose most parents have been guilty of this atrocity at least once.

Barney CargileDecember 2, 2022Comment

MAYHEM ON THE MAYFLOWER

We’re familiar with the voyage of the Mayflower, but are you aware there was a serious troublemaker onboard?

Barney CargileNovember 24, 2022Comment