CoffeeTime
CoffeeTime: “FEAR, DISMAY OR PLAIN PANIC”
Ever sit around and wonder ‘Just what is the difference between fear, dismay or panic?’
Well, now that you have brought up the subject, let me give you my illustration of the …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “HOLDING A GRUDGE – WHEN IS LONG ENOUGH?”
Jim and Nick had been neighbors for years. Not necessarily close friends who knew each other’s daily habits and dislikes, but friendly enough. Except when Jim did something that got under the …
Read More“50 PLUS 50 CAN EQUAL ZERO”
The young lady had fallen in love. Radiant with happiness, she absolutely glowed like a softly lit Christmas tree. The young man she loved so deeply had recently admitted he felt the same. She floated through her days on air, waiting for the moment when he would pop the question that she eagerly waited to…
Read More“CHRONIC PAIN CAN HAVE UPSIDES”
Physical pain. Turns your life upside down while it lasts. Instead of concentrating on having fun or getting your job done, a person experiencing pain suddenly finds themself with a new goal. Getting rid of it – now. Aspirin, painkillers, bedrest, anything, – you name it, we want it. But let’s look at those who…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “IT JUST DON’T WORK THAT WAY, DUMMY”
*Be continually grouchy with your family and expect them to love, honor, and want to be around you. *Demand miracles from your staff at work and expect total loyalty from them – and to just love working for you. *Be a Christian who consistently gives God less than He has instructed in Scripture, and yet…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “BATHING IN SHAME JUST LEAVES YOU FEELING DIRTY”
We all know how it feels to have done it. We wanted to be brave, but at the last minute we pulled up stakes and ran for the hills. Our self-preservation the only thing on our chicken-liver minds. Then we spend the rest of our life beating ourself up for not saying or doing what…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “FEELINGS JUST OUTRIGHT LIE TO THEIR OWNER”
Have you noticed that in these recent years, you really can’t believe anything anymore? If you see a photo on the internet, it’s most likely been doctored. Photoshop creates its own reality. Hear someone talking and you are absolutely convinced that you know who owns that voice? Better be careful before you place your bets…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “IDIOTIC BEHAVIOR”
Cheating – taking what you didn’t earn. Yeah, that’s a real self-esteem builder. “I’m not brainy enough or strong enough to do it myself, I have to …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “BOILING A TOAD IS ONLY FUN FOR THE BOILER”
Do this one. (If your spouse is a bit squeamish, then best accomplish this without them being in the kitchen) Catch a live toad. Fill a large pan with cool water and place the pan on the stove. Put the toad in the pan and then turn the burner on to low heat. The innocent…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “CUSTOMER SERVICE, A LOST ART”
“Customer Service” – the belief that every person walking in through the door of the store needs to be treated as vital to the financial life blood of that business. When did it become “Customer To Be Tolerated Or Ignored?” Why have customers seemingly become a nuisance to many businesses? Some of their employees are…
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