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If Nema Semnani hadn’t been in Maryland for a work trip, and if a friend hadn’t canceled their dinner plan, he never would have found himself getting a haircut at a shopping center in Owings Mills outside of Baltimore on a rainy Friday evening in … [Read more...]

Prayables Parable A fancy lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking her faithful little poodle named Fifi, along for the company.One day Fifi starts chasing butterflies and before long, discovers that she's lost. Wandering about, she … [Read more...]

It was the early 1950s. Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with the look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few … [Read more...]

We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, gay, confused, filthy rich, comfortable, or dirt poor. We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up … [Read more...]

by Mabel Louise Caringer “What are you all dressed up for?” the waitress at the Steak ‘n Shake asked, looking around the table at the nine of us, all wearing dark suits and black dresses. She was so chipper, it was hard to tell her the truth. My … [Read more...]

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world, always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil … [Read more...]

Three angry men presented themselves in King Solomon’s court. “Your Majesty,” said the first, “the three of us are business partners. We went together on a business trip with a large sum of money.” The second picked up the story. “Shortly … [Read more...]

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