A young guy from Texas moves to California and goes to a big department store looking for a job.
The manager says, "Do you have any sales experience?"

The kid says, "Yeah, I was a salesman back home in Texas."

Well, the boss liked the kid, so he gave him the job. "You start tomorrow.

I'll come down after we close and see how you did."  read more

A few years after I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on.

As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors: Mum taught me good from evil, and Dad taught me to obey.  read more