http://story.meblognow.com Just another Me Blog Now Blogs weblog Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:02:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Laughter lightens the heart. Laughter enlivens the spirit. And as long as we are laughing at the foibles of others (and not ourselves) we find those situations funny. Call it priceless humor. Check This Out.. What makes priceless humor? The answer is simple. Priceless humor involves situations which most of us ... http://story.meblognow.com/2008/12/15/netting-priceless-humor/ I keep lots of memories from the days when I was a young parent. Some of them are downright exasperating! One of them involves purchasing gifts for my children. Gifts for the holidays. Gifts for birthdays. Gifts rewarding good behavior. I spent some serious hours searching for something unique, something ... http://story.meblognow.com/2008/11/28/shopping-for-a-unique-gift-children-will-treasure/ When I was a kid, I often heard the word "nifty" in reference to things like fancy cars and outrageous fashion. It alluded to the uniqueness and stylishness of the subject being described. As I grew older I heard the word being used in a wider range of topics: a ... http://story.meblognow.com/2008/11/10/looking-for-nifty-stories/ Stories have been told and retold for centuries throughout the world. How come? For one thing, they are entertaining. For another, they deal with the human condition. Even stories using animals as characters reflect the situations and actions of our species. For centuries as well, life has been a struggle. ... http://story.meblognow.com/2008/10/23/priceless-humor-on-the-net/ I am both a parent and a grandparent. And I am constantly seeking a unique gift children would treasure. Something that will last far beyond the moment of giving. One great gift I have found is a memorable story. And it is suitable for children of all ages. A ... http://story.meblognow.com/2008/10/21/a-unique-gift-children-will-enjoy/ I have spent a good amount of my time researching stories that offer listeners something more than simply a clever plot. Something that listeners can take away from the story. Maybe there is a message. Perhaps it gives a hint of direction. There could even be an outright moral. The ... http://story.meblognow.com/2008/10/12/netting-inspirational-stories/